Lying Back Extension vs Cable High Row

Maximizing Your Back Workout Plan

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Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions vs 651. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.

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Planfit Users' Choice about Lying Back Extension vs Cable High Row : Which is Better?

Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lying Back Extension more often — 1,617 sessions compared to 651 for Cable High Row.

Popularity is not the whole answer. Lying Back Extension and Cable High Row differ in the muscles they load, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.

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How to Lying Back Extension

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Lying Back Extension muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Please lift your upper body using the strength of your back while keeping your arms extended.
  2. 2. Keep your gaze fixed on the band and slowly return to the starting position.

Coach's Comment

  1. Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Lying Back Extension, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Lying Back Extension Guide page of our blog!

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How to Cable High Row

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Cable High Row muscles worked: Back

Form

  1. 1. Grab the handle from the high position of the cable machine.
  2. 2. Pull your arms back and stabilize your upper body.
  3. 3. Slowly return to the original position.

Coach's Comment

  1. 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
  2. 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise along with it.

If you want to know a detailed guide to Cable High Row, alternative exercises, and its benefits, check it out here. Check out the Cable High Row Guide page of our blog!

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