Incline Row vs Ring High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Row and Ring High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Incline Row vs Ring High Row: 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 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Row and Ring High Row 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 Ring High Row Differ
| What differs | Incline Row | Ring High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,037 sessions | 47 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 Ring High Row
Ring High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Pull until your chest touches the ring.
- 3. Slowly 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 rounding your back.
For a full Ring High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Incline Row or Ring High Row?
Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions against 47 for Ring High Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Incline Row and Ring High Row need?
Incline Row needs a dumbbell, and Ring High Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Row is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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