Plate Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions vs 1,112. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Plate Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Plate Front Raise vs Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions compared to 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Plate Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Plate Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Plate Front Raise | Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts | rear delts and traps |
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,347 sessions | 1,112 sessions |
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.
How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower it back to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower the equipment completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the equipment higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Plate Front Raise or Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Plate Front Raise more often — 2,347 sessions against 1,112 for Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Plate Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Plate Front Raise loads front delts, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Plate Front Raise and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine need?
Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only, and Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Plate Front Raise once your form holds up.
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