Lateral Raise Machine vs Arm Walking Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 172. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Arm Walking Push Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions compared to 172 for Arm Walking Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Arm Walking Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 172 sessions |
How to Do Lateral Raise Machine
Lateral Raise Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift the equipment to shoulder height while keeping your elbows 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 Lateral Raise Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lateral Raise Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Arm Walking Push Up
Arm Walking Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Bend your upper body and place your hands in front of your feet.
- 2. Use your arms to move until your body is in a straight line.
- 3. Do one push-up.
- 4. Use your arms to move back so that your hands are in front of your feet again.
- 5. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please engage your core to avoid bending your waist.
For a full Arm Walking Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Arm Walking Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Arm Walking Push Up?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 172 for Arm Walking Push Up. Both train Shoulder, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Arm Walking Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Arm Walking Push Up need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Arm Walking Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Arm Walking Push Up once your form holds up.
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