Shoulder Press Machine vs Lateral Raise Machine
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
Shoulder Press Machine works multiple joints at once, Lateral Raise Machine isolates — difficulty 1 of 5 vs 1. See which fits your Shoulder day.
Compare the benefits of Shoulder Press Machine and Lateral Raise Machine and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Shoulder Press Machine vs Lateral Raise Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Shoulder Press Machine more often — 35,656 sessions compared to 5,383 for Lateral Raise Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Shoulder Press Machine and Lateral Raise Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Shoulder Press Machine and Lateral Raise Machine Differ
| What differs | Shoulder Press Machine | Lateral Raise Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | side delts |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 35,656 sessions | 5,383 sessions |
How to Do Shoulder Press Machine
Shoulder Press Machine Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the weight vertically.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. If you feel pain in your shoulder or hear a sound, change your grip so that your elbows are positioned in front of your body.
- 2. If the pain continues despite this, lower the weight or stop the exercise.
- 3. Brace your abs and keep your torso stable so that your lower back does not arch.
For a full Shoulder Press Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Shoulder Press Machine exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Shoulder, Shoulder Press Machine or Lateral Raise Machine?
Planfit users log Shoulder Press Machine more often — 35,656 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 Shoulder Press Machine and Lateral Raise Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Shoulder Press Machine loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and Lateral Raise Machine loads side delts.
What equipment do Shoulder Press Machine and Lateral Raise Machine need?
Shoulder Press Machine needs a machine, and Lateral Raise Machine needs a machine.
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