Seated Overhead Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
EZ-Bar Front Raise is the easier place to start — difficulty 4 of 5 vs 5. Compare Shoulder form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Seated Overhead Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Seated Overhead Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Overhead Press more often — 1,486 sessions compared to 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Overhead Press and EZ-Bar 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 Seated Overhead Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Seated Overhead Press | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,486 sessions | 976 sessions |
How to Do Seated Overhead Press
Seated Overhead Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Lift the barbell above your head. Please lift it above your head, not in front of your body.
- 2. With your core engaged, slowly lower the barbell to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you grip the barbell too wide, it may strain your shoulders, so please be careful.
- 2. If your core relaxes, it may strain your lower back, so please be careful.
- 3. Your entire upper body must remain tight throughout the movement.
For a full Seated Overhead Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Overhead Press exercise guide.
How to Do EZ-Bar Front Raise
EZ-Bar Front Raise Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please slowly lift the barbell to shoulder height while keeping your elbows slightly bent.
- 2. Make sure the palms of your hands are facing down towards the floor.
- 3. Slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
- 4. However, do not lower the barbell completely; only lower it until your shoulders are relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to lift the barbell higher than shoulder height.
For a full EZ-Bar Front Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the EZ-Bar Front Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Seated Overhead Press or EZ-Bar Front Raise?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Shoulder, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Seated Overhead Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Seated Overhead Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Seated Overhead Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Seated Overhead Press needs a barbell, and EZ-Bar Front Raise needs a barbell.
Which is easier to start with?
EZ-Bar Front Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Seated Overhead Press once your form holds up.
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