Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Band Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions vs 914. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Band Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Band Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions compared to 914 for Band Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt and Band Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Band Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | side delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a resistance band |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 914 sessions |
How to Do Pec Deck Rear Delt
Pec Deck Rear Delt Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the equipment while keeping your arms straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your shoulder blades, the trapezius muscles will be used instead of the rear shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Pec Deck Rear Delt guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Rear Delt 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, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Band Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt and Band Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Band Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Band Lateral Raise need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Band Lateral Raise needs a resistance band.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Band Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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