Low Row Machine vs One Arm Cable High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 443. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs One Arm Cable High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions compared to 443 for One Arm Cable High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable 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 Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable High Row Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | One Arm Cable High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 443 sessions |
How to Do Low Row Machine
Low Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull your elbows back until they reach behind your body.
- 3. While maintaining an open chest, slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please keep your chest out to avoid slouching your back.
For a full Low Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Low Row Machine exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Cable High Row
One Arm Cable High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the handle of the cable machine at a high position with one hand.
- 2. Pull your arm back while keeping your upper body stable.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
For a full One Arm Cable High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Low Row Machine or One Arm Cable High Row?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions against 443 for One Arm Cable 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 Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable High Row need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and One Arm Cable High Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Cable High Row is the easier place to start. Move to Low Row Machine once your form holds up.
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