Lateral Raise Machine vs Dumbbell Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions vs 5,383. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Dumbbell Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions compared to 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell 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 Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Dumbbell Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 16,124 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 Dumbbell Front Raise
Dumbbell Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. With your elbows slightly bent, slowly lift the dumbbells to shoulder height.
- 2. Make sure your palms are facing down towards the floor.
- 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 Dumbbell Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Dumbbell Front Raise?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Front Raise more often — 16,124 sessions against 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine. 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 Dumbbell Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Dumbbell Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Front Raise need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Dumbbell Front Raise needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Front Raise once your form holds up.
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