Band Bent Over Row vs Incline Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,137 sessions vs 167. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Bent Over Row and Incline Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Band Bent Over Row vs Incline Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,137 sessions compared to 167 for Band Bent Over Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Bent Over Row and Incline 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 Incline Row Differ
| What differs | Band Bent Over Row | Incline Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a resistance band | a dumbbell |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 167 sessions | 4,137 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 Incline Row
Incline Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull until your elbow forms a right angle.
- 2. Move your forearm vertically while fully extending your elbow to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let your arms swing forward or backward.
- 2. Focus on pulling with the muscles on the sides of your back so that your shoulders do not shrug upward.
- 3. When lowering, resist the weight of the dumbbells and lower them slowly so that your arms do not drop.
For a full Incline Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Band Bent Over Row or Incline Row?
Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,137 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 Incline Row need?
Band Bent Over Row needs a resistance band, and Incline Row needs a dumbbell.
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