Do dumbbells and cables build the same amount of side shoulder muscle when range of motion is controlled?

Dumbbells vs Cables for Shoulders1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on dumbbells and cables for side shoulder muscle growth, and what we’ve found so far suggests that when both exercises are performed with the same range of motion—90 degrees of arm elevation—both produce similar levels of muscle activation in the side shoulder...

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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