Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: 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 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | pin-loaded | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 1,112 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 Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower it back to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower the equipment completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the equipment higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
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