Band Bent Over Row vs High Row Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions vs 167. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Bent Over Row and High Row Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Band Bent Over Row vs High Row Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions compared to 167 for Band Bent Over Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Bent Over Row and High Row Machine 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 High Row Machine Differ
| What differs | Band Bent Over Row | High Row Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 167 sessions | 4,545 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 High Row Machine
High Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull your elbows towards your sides.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your waist.
For a full High Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the High Row Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Band Bent Over Row or High Row Machine?
Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 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 High Row Machine need?
Band Bent Over Row needs a resistance band, and High Row Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Bent Over Row is the easier place to start. Move to High Row Machine once your form holds up.
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