One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Weighted Chin Up
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 52. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Weighted Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Weighted Chin Up: 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 52 for Weighted Chin Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row 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 One Arm Machine Seated Row and Weighted Chin Up Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Weighted Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 52 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 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, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Weighted Chin Up?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 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 One Arm Machine Seated Row and Weighted Chin Up need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Weighted Chin Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Machine Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Chin Up once your form holds up.
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