One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Wide Grip Seated Cable 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 3,456. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Wide Grip Seated Cable 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 3,456 for Wide Grip Seated Cable Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row and Wide Grip Seated Cable 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Wide Grip Seated Cable Row |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 3,456 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 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 so that your back doesn't round.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so that it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Wide Grip Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Grip Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Wide Grip Seated Cable Row?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions against 3,456 for Wide Grip Seated Cable 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Wide Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Machine Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Wide Grip Seated Cable Row once your form holds up.
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