Low Row Machine vs Weighted Chin Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 52. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and Weighted Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs Weighted Chin Up: 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 52 for Weighted Chin Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine and Weighted Chin Up 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 Weighted Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | Weighted Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 52 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 Weighted Chin Up
Weighted Chin Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Weighted Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Low Row Machine or Weighted Chin Up?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions against 52 for Weighted Chin Up. 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 Weighted Chin Up need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and Weighted Chin Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Low Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Chin Up once your form holds up.
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