Lateral Raise Machine vs Plate Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions vs 2,347. Compare Shoulder form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lateral Raise Machine and Plate Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Lateral Raise Machine vs Plate Front Raise: 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 2,347 for Plate Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lateral Raise Machine and Plate 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 Plate Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Lateral Raise Machine | Plate Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | side delts | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 5,383 sessions | 2,347 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 Plate Front Raise
Plate Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Slowly lift your arms to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms to return to the starting position.
- 3. However, do not lower your arms completely; only lower them until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your hands above shoulder height.
For a full Plate Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Plate Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Lateral Raise Machine or Plate Front Raise?
Planfit users log Lateral Raise Machine more often — 5,383 sessions against 2,347 for Plate Front Raise. 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 Plate Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts, and Plate Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Lateral Raise Machine and Plate Front Raise need?
Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine, and Plate Front Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Lateral Raise Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Plate Front Raise once your form holds up.
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