Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Plate 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 2,347. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pec Deck Rear Delt and Plate Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Pec Deck Rear Delt vs Plate 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 2,347 for Plate Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pec Deck Rear Delt and Plate 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 Plate Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Pec Deck Rear Delt | Plate Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | rear delts and traps | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 20,221 sessions | 2,347 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 Plate Front Raise
Plate Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift 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 above shoulder height.
For a full Plate Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plate Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Pec Deck Rear Delt or Plate Front Raise?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 20,221 sessions against 2,347 for Plate 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 Plate Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps, and Plate Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Pec Deck Rear Delt and Plate Front Raise need?
Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine, and Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pec Deck Rear Delt is the easier place to start. Move to Plate Front Raise once your form holds up.
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