Seated Cable Row vs One Arm Cable High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions vs 443. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Cable Row and One Arm Cable High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Cable Row vs One Arm Cable High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions compared to 443 for One Arm Cable High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Cable Row and One Arm Cable 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 Seated Cable Row and One Arm Cable High Row Differ
| What differs | Seated Cable Row | One Arm Cable High Row |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 52,786 sessions | 443 sessions |
How to Do Seated Cable Row
Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. Return to the starting position by fully extending your elbows while keeping your back straight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your back.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Cable High Row
One Arm Cable High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the handle of the cable machine at a high position with one hand.
- 2. Pull your arm back while keeping your upper body stable.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
For a full One Arm Cable High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Seated Cable Row or One Arm Cable High Row?
Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions against 443 for One Arm Cable 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 Seated Cable Row and One Arm Cable High Row need?
Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and One Arm Cable High Row needs a machine.
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