Face Pull vs Band Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions vs 914. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Face Pull and Band Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Face Pull vs Band Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions compared to 914 for Band Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Face Pull and Band Lateral Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Face Pull and Band Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Face Pull | Band Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts, biceps, and traps | side delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,306 sessions | 914 sessions |
How to Do Face Pull
Face Pull Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please pull the grip up towards your ear.
- 2. When pulling, make sure not to excessively fold your scapula.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your wings, the trapezius muscle will be used instead of the rear shoulder, so please be careful.
For a full Face Pull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Face Pull exercise guide.
How to Do Band Lateral Raise
Band Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing the floor or towards the front of your body.
- 3. Slowly lower your arms back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to raise your hands higher than shoulder height.
- 2. If your palms are facing behind your body, it may cause shoulder pain, so please keep them facing the floor or in front of your body.
For a full Band Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Face Pull or Band Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Face Pull more often — 12,306 sessions against 914 for Band Lateral Raise. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Face Pull and Band Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Face Pull loads rear delts, biceps, and traps, and Band Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Face Pull and Band Lateral Raise need?
Face Pull needs a machine, and Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band.
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