Incline Row vs Prone A Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions vs 565. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Row and Prone A Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Incline Row vs Prone A Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions compared to 565 for Prone A Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Row and Prone A Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Incline Row and Prone A Raise Differ
| What differs | Incline Row | Prone A Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,037 sessions | 565 sessions |
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.
How to Do Prone A Raise
Prone A Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Fold your wings and raise 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 A Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone A Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Incline Row or Prone A Raise?
Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions against 565 for Prone A Raise. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Incline Row and Prone A Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Incline Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone A Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Incline Row and Prone A Raise need?
Incline Row needs a dumbbell, and Prone A Raise needs bodyweight only.
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