Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise
Which one fits your Shoulder workout plan?
Contents
- • Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
- - Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked
- - Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Form
- - Coach's Tips
- • How to Do EZ-Bar Front Raise
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 Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise and pick the one that fits your Shoulder workout.
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press vs EZ-Bar Front Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Behind Neck Press more often — 1,214 sessions compared to 976 for EZ-Bar Front Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Behind Neck 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 Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Behind Neck Press | EZ-Bar Front Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | front delts, side delts, and triceps | front delts |
| Equipment | a machine | a barbell |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,214 sessions | 976 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press Muscles Worked: Shoulder
Form
- 1. Please lift the barbell above your head.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- It's an exercise that can strain your shoulders, so if you hear sounds or feel pain in your shoulders, please substitute it with another exercise.
For a full Smith Machine Behind Neck Press guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Behind Neck 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, Smith Machine Behind Neck 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 Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Smith Machine Behind Neck Press loads front delts, side delts, and triceps, and EZ-Bar Front Raise loads front delts.
What equipment do Smith Machine Behind Neck Press and EZ-Bar Front Raise need?
Smith Machine Behind Neck Press needs a machine, 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 Smith Machine Behind Neck Press once your form holds up.
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