Low Row Machine vs Seated Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 296. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and Seated Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs Seated 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 296 for Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine 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 Low Row Machine and Seated Row Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | Seated Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 296 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 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, Low Row Machine or Seated Row?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 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 Low Row Machine and Seated Row need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and Seated Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Low Row Machine once your form holds up.
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