Pec Deck Rear Delt vs EZ-Bar 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 976. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs EZ-Bar 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 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and EZ-Bar 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 976 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.
For a full EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 976 for EZ-Bar 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 EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to EZ-Bar Front Raise once your form holds up.
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