One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Kettlebell Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions vs 127. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Kettlebell Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Kettlebell Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions compared to 127 for Kettlebell Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row and Kettlebell 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 Machine Seated Row and Kettlebell Row Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Kettlebell Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a kettlebell |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 127 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Machine Seated Row
One Arm Machine Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows 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 open to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full One Arm Machine Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Machine Seated Row exercise guide.
How to Do Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please hold the kettlebell with both hands while leaning your upper body forward.
- 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back to lift the kettlebell.
- 3. Raise it until your elbows are vertical, then slowly return to the starting position.
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 Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Kettlebell Row?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions against 127 for Kettlebell 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 Machine Seated Row and Kettlebell Row need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Machine Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Kettlebell Row once your form holds up.
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