Lateral Raise Machine vs Pec Deck Rear Delt
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions vs 5,383. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Pec Deck Rear Delt and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Pec Deck Rear Delt: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 sessions compared to 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Pec Deck Rear Delt 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Pec Deck Rear Delt |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | rear delts and traps |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 21,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt
Pec Deck Rear Delt Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Pull the equipment while keeping your arms straight.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- If you excessively fold your shoulder blades, the trapezius muscles will be used instead of the rear shoulders, so please be careful.
For a full Pec Deck Rear Delt guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pec Deck Rear Delt exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Pec Deck Rear Delt?
Planfit users log Pec Deck Rear Delt more often — 21,221 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 Pec Deck Rear Delt work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Pec Deck Rear Delt loads rear delts and traps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Pec Deck Rear Delt need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Pec Deck Rear Delt needs a machine.
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