One Arm Dumbbell Row vs Incline Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 sessions vs 4,137. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Dumbbell Row and Incline Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Dumbbell Row vs Incline Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 sessions compared to 4,137 for Incline Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Dumbbell Row and Incline Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How One Arm Dumbbell Row and Incline Row Differ
| What differs | One Arm Dumbbell Row | Incline Row |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,855 sessions | 4,137 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Dumbbell Row
One Arm Dumbbell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the arm holding the dumbbell.
- 2. Keep your elbow close to your side and pull until your elbow is vertical.
- 3. Slowly lower it until your elbow is fully extended and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest up to avoid rounding your back.
For a full One Arm Dumbbell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Dumbbell Row exercise guide.
How to Do Incline Row
Incline Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull until your elbow forms a right angle.
- 2. Move your forearm vertically while fully extending your elbow to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let your arms swing forward or backward.
- 2. Focus on pulling with the muscles on the sides of your back so that your shoulders do not shrug upward.
- 3. When lowering, resist the weight of the dumbbells and lower them slowly so that your arms do not drop.
For a full Incline Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Dumbbell Row or Incline Row?
Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 sessions against 4,137 for Incline Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do One Arm Dumbbell Row and Incline Row need?
One Arm Dumbbell Row needs a dumbbell, and Incline Row needs a dumbbell.
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