Do dumbbells and cables build the same muscle with 90-degree lateral raises?

Lateral Raises Comparison1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence on whether dumbbells and cables build the same muscle during 90-degree lateral raises, and what we’ve found so far suggests they produce similar muscle growth at that specific angle [1]. Both tools apply resistance in different ways—dumbbells rely on gravity,...

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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