Lateral Raise Machine vs Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 146. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Floor Inverted 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 146 for Floor Inverted Shoulder Press.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Floor Inverted Shoulder Press |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 146 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press
Floor Inverted Shoulder Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lower yourself until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Return to the starting position slowly again.
Coach's Tips
- It is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If the movement is difficult, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Floor Inverted Shoulder Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Floor Inverted Shoulder Press exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Floor Inverted Shoulder Press?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 146 for Floor Inverted 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 Floor Inverted Shoulder Press work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Floor Inverted Shoulder Press needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Floor Inverted Shoulder Press once your form holds up.
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