Low Row Machine vs Ring 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 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and Ring High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs Ring 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 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine 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 Low Row Machine and Ring High Row Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | Ring High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 47 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 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, Low Row Machine or Ring High Row?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 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 Low Row Machine and Ring High Row need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and Ring High Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Low Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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