Deadlift vs Hammer Strength Seated Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions vs 826. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Deadlift and Hammer Strength Seated Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Deadlift vs Hammer Strength Seated Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions compared to 826 for Hammer Strength Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Deadlift and Hammer Strength Seated Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Deadlift and Hammer Strength Seated Row Differ
| What differs | Deadlift | Hammer Strength Seated Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,439 sessions | 826 sessions |
How to Do Deadlift
Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.
- 4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
For a full Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Hammer Strength Seated Row
Hammer Strength Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Sit on the machine and grab the handle.
- 2. Pull your elbows back and draw the handle towards your body.
- 3. Slowly return the handle 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 rounding your back.
For a full Hammer Strength Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hammer Strength Seated Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Deadlift or Hammer Strength Seated Row?
Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions against 826 for Hammer Strength Seated Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Deadlift and Hammer Strength Seated Row need?
Deadlift needs a barbell, and Hammer Strength Seated Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Hammer Strength Seated Row once your form holds up.
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