Seated Cable Row vs Ring 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 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Cable Row and Ring High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Cable Row vs Ring 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 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Cable Row and Ring 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 Ring High Row Differ
| What differs | Seated Cable Row | Ring High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 52,786 sessions | 47 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 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Seated Cable Row or Ring High Row?
Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 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 Seated Cable Row and Ring High Row need?
Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Ring High Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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