Lateral Raise Machine vs Cable Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 179. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Cable Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Cable Shoulder Press: 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 179 for Cable Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Cable Shoulder Press 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 Cable Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Cable Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, side delts, and triceps |
| Machine type | pin-loaded | cable-driven |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 179 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 Cable Shoulder Press
Cable Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- Push your arms up with both hands.
- Do not fully lock your arms, hold for a moment at the peak,
- then slowly lower them to shoulder height.
Coach's Tips
- Engage your core to prevent excessive arching of the back. Control it slowly without any bouncing.
For a full Cable Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Cable Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 179 for Cable Shoulder Press. 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 Cable Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Cable Shoulder Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Cable Shoulder Press need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Cable Shoulder Press needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Cable Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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