Barbell Row vs Prone T Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Barbell Row more often — 18,910 sessions vs 682. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Barbell Row and Prone T Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Barbell Row vs Prone T Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Barbell Row more often — 18,910 sessions compared to 682 for Prone T Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Barbell Row and Prone T Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Barbell Row and Prone T Raise Differ
| What differs | Barbell Row | Prone T Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 18,910 sessions | 682 sessions |
How to Do Barbell Row
Barbell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the barbell 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. While supporting the weight with 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 let your back be too upright or move up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Barbell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Barbell Row exercise guide.
How to Do Prone T Raise
Prone T Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please fold your shoulder blades and lift your arms.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your trapezius muscles.
For a full Prone T Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone T Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Barbell Row or Prone T Raise?
Planfit users log Barbell Row more often — 18,910 sessions against 682 for Prone T Raise. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Barbell Row and Prone T Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Barbell Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone T Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Barbell Row and Prone T Raise need?
Barbell Row needs a barbell, and Prone T Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Prone T Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Barbell Row once your form holds up.
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