Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable 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 4,441. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable 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 4,441 for Cable Lateral Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable 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 Cable Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Cable Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | side delts |
| Machine type | pin-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 4,441 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 Lateral Raise
Cable 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 level.
- 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 Cable Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Cable Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 4,441 for Cable 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 Cable Lateral Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Lateral Raise loads side delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Lateral Raise need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Cable Lateral Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Lateral Raise once your form holds up.
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