Incline Row vs Seated Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions vs 296. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Row and Seated Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Incline Row vs Seated 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 296 for Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Row and 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 Incline Row and Seated Row Differ
| What differs | Incline Row | Seated Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,037 sessions | 296 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 Seated Row
Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your elbow to brush past your side.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining strength in your back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Incline Row or Seated Row?
Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions against 296 for 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 Incline Row and Seated Row need?
Incline Row needs a dumbbell, and Seated Row needs bodyweight only.
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