Plate Front Raise vs Cable Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 3. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Plate Front Raise and Cable Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Plate Front Raise vs Cable Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable Front Raise more often — 3,187 sessions compared to 2,347 for Plate Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Plate Front Raise and Cable 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 Plate Front Raise and Cable Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Plate Front Raise | Cable Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,347 sessions | 3,187 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 Cable Front Raise
Cable Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly raise 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 higher than shoulder level.
For a full Cable Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Plate Front Raise or Cable Front Raise?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Plate Front Raise and Cable Front Raise need?
Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only, and Cable Front Raise needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Plate Front Raise once your form holds up.
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