EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Plate Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions vs 976. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of EZ-Bar Front Raise and Plate Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
EZ-Bar Front Raise vs Plate Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions compared to 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. EZ-Bar Front Raise and Plate Front Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How EZ-Bar Front Raise and Plate Front Raise Differ
| What differs | EZ-Bar Front Raise | Plate Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 976 sessions | 2,347 sessions |
How to Do EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.
For a full EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
How to Do Plate Front Raise
Plate Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands above shoulder height.
For a full Plate Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plate Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, EZ-Bar Front Raise or Plate Front Raise?
Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions against 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do EZ-Bar Front Raise and Plate Front Raise need?
EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell, and Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Plate Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Front Raise once your form holds up.
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