Band Bent Over Row vs Cable High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions vs 167. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Bent Over Row and Cable High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Band Bent Over Row vs Cable High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions compared to 167 for Band Bent Over Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Bent Over Row and Cable High Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Band Bent Over Row and Cable High Row Differ
| What differs | Band Bent Over Row | Cable High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 167 sessions | 651 sessions |
How to Do Band Bent Over Row
Band Bent Over Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the band towards your belly button so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. Using the strength of your back, lower your hands down to below your knees.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to arch your back too much or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Band Bent Over Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Bent Over Row exercise guide.
How to Do Cable High Row
Cable High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the handle from the high position of the cable machine.
- 2. Pull your arms back and stabilize your upper body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise along with it.
For a full Cable High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Band Bent Over Row or Cable High Row?
Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions against 167 for Band Bent Over Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Band Bent Over Row and Cable High Row need?
Band Bent Over Row needs a resistance band, and Cable High Row needs a machine.
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