Lateral Raise Machine vs Pike Push Up
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 231. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Pike Push Up and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Pike Push Up: 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 231 for Pike Push Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Pike Push Up 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 Pike Push Up Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Pike Push Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts, chest, and triceps |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 231 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 Pike Push Up
Pike Push Up Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lower yourself slowly until your head touches the floor.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. This is a more advanced exercise than a regular push-up. If you overexert yourself, it can put strain on your neck or the front of your shoulders.
- 2. Be careful not to excessively arch your lower back or bend your neck during the movement. If the exercise is too difficult, keep your feet on the floor or substitute with another shoulder exercise.
For a full Pike Push Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pike Push Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Pike Push Up?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 231 for Pike Push Up. 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 Pike Push Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Pike Push Up loads front delts, chest, and triceps.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Pike Push Up need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Pike Push Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Pike Push Up once your form holds up.
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