Kettlebell Row vs Prone W Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Prone W Raise more often — 518 sessions vs 127. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Row and Prone W Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Kettlebell Row vs Prone W Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Prone W Raise more often — 518 sessions compared to 127 for Kettlebell Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell Row and Prone W Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Kettlebell Row and Prone W Raise Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Row | Prone W Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Equipment | a kettlebell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 127 sessions | 518 sessions |
How to Do Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please hold the kettlebell with both hands while leaning your upper body forward.
- 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back to lift the kettlebell.
- 3. Raise it until your elbows are vertical, then slowly 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 back from rounding.
For a full Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Row exercise guide.
How to Do Prone W Raise
Prone W Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Fold your shoulder blades and lift your arms.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let the back of your neck or the tops of your shoulders rise up.
- 2. Keep your shoulders away from your ears and exercise with the feeling of pulling your shoulder blades downward to use your back muscles more precisely.
For a full Prone W Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone W Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Kettlebell Row or Prone W Raise?
Planfit users log Prone W Raise more often — 518 sessions against 127 for Kettlebell Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Kettlebell Row and Prone W Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Kettlebell Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone W Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Kettlebell Row and Prone W Raise need?
Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell, and Prone W Raise needs bodyweight only.
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