Reverse Cable Fly vs Bent Over Lateral Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions vs 1,771. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Reverse Cable Fly and Bent Over Lateral Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Reverse Cable Fly vs Bent Over Lateral Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions compared to 1,771 for Reverse Cable Fly.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Reverse Cable Fly and Bent Over Lateral Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Reverse Cable Fly and Bent Over Lateral Raise Differ
| What differs | Reverse Cable Fly | Bent Over Lateral Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,771 sessions | 17,552 sessions |
How to Do Reverse Cable Fly
Reverse Cable Fly Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the grip to bring your arms beside your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your wings, the trapezius muscle will be used instead of the rear shoulder, so please be careful.
For a full Reverse Cable Fly guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Reverse Cable Fly exercise guide.
How to Do Bent Over Lateral Raise
Bent Over Lateral Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. With your palms facing down, feel the contraction of the rear shoulder muscles.
- 3. Slowly lower the dumbbells back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the dumbbells completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the dumbbells higher than shoulder height.
For a full Bent Over Lateral Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Bent Over Lateral Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Reverse Cable Fly or Bent Over Lateral Raise?
Planfit users log Bent Over Lateral Raise more often — 17,552 sessions against 1,771 for Reverse Cable Fly. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Reverse Cable Fly and Bent Over Lateral Raise need?
Reverse Cable Fly needs a machine, and Bent Over Lateral Raise needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Bent Over Lateral Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Reverse Cable Fly once your form holds up.
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