Lateral Raise Machine vs Dumbbell Upright Row
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 663. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Upright Row and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Dumbbell Upright Row: 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 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Upright Row 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 Upright Row Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Dumbbell Upright Row |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | side delts and traps |
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 663 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 Upright Row
Dumbbell Upright Row Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the dumbbell to shoulder height while keeping it close to your body.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain the shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Dumbbell Upright Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell Upright Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Dumbbell Upright Row?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 663 for Dumbbell Upright Row. 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 Upright Row work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Dumbbell Upright Row loads side delts and traps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Dumbbell Upright Row need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Dumbbell Upright Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Dumbbell Upright Row once your form holds up.
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