Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Cable Shoulder Press: 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 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Shoulder Press 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 Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Cable Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Machine type | pin-loaded | cable-driven |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 179 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 Shoulder Press
Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- Push your arms up with both hands.
- Do not fully lock your arms, hold for a moment at the peak,
- then slowly lower them to shoulder height.
Coach's Tips
- Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the back. Control it slowly without any bouncing.
For a full Cable Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Cable Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 179 for Cable Shoulder Press. 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 Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Cable Shoulder Press need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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