Ring High Row vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row more often — 183 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Ring High Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Ring High Row vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row more often — 183 sessions compared to 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Ring High Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Ring High Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row Differ
| What differs | Ring High Row | Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 47 sessions | 183 sessions |
How to Do Ring High Row
Ring High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Pull until your chest touches the ring.
- 3. Slowly 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 avoid rounding your back.
For a full Ring High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring High Row exercise guide.
How to Do Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row
Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and pull the handle towards your body.
- 2. Contract your latissimus dorsi and keep your shoulders from leaning forward.
- 3. Slowly extend your arms and return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Do not choose an excessive weight.
- 2. Keep your back from excessively bending.
- 3. Be careful not to move your shoulders excessively when pulling.
For a full Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Ring High Row or Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row?
Planfit users log Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row more often — 183 sessions against 47 for Ring High Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Ring High Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row need?
Ring High Row needs bodyweight only, and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row needs a machine.
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