Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row vs Hanging
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions vs 486. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Hanging and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row vs Hanging: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions compared to 486 for Hanging.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Hanging differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Hanging Differ
| What differs | Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row | Hanging |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,241 sessions | 486 sessions |
How to Do Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
- 3. Return to the starting position with your back straight and your elbows fully extended.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to prevent your back from rounding.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do Hanging
Hanging Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the bar with both hands and hang.
- 2. Stretch your arms and elongate your upper body.
- 3. Hold for a certain amount of time and breathe.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your wrists and shoulders when hanging.
For a full Hanging guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row or Hanging?
Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions against 486 for Hanging. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Hanging need?
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Hanging needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Hanging once your form holds up.
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