Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable Front 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 3,187. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable Front 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 3,187 for Cable Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Cable Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Machine type | pin-loaded | cable-driven |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 3,187 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 Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly raise 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 higher than shoulder level.
For a full Cable Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Cable Front Raise?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 3,187 for Cable Front 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 Cable Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Front Raise need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Cable Front Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Front Raise once your form holds up.
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