Seated Cable Row vs Twist Superman
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions vs 1,688. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Cable Row and Twist Superman and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Cable Row vs Twist Superman: 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 1,688 for Twist Superman.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Cable Row and Twist Superman 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 Twist Superman Differ
| What differs | Seated Cable Row | Twist Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 52,786 sessions | 1,688 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 Twist Superman
Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
- 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.
For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Seated Cable Row or Twist Superman?
Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions against 1,688 for Twist Superman. 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 Twist Superman need?
Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Twist Superman needs bodyweight only.
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