Seated Row vs Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
Contents
Seated Row is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Back form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Seated Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated 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 Seated Row more often — 296 sessions compared to 183 for Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated 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 Seated Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row Differ
| What differs | Seated Row | Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 296 sessions | 183 sessions |
How to Do Seated Row
Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your elbow to brush past your side.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining strength in your back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated 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, Seated Row or Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Seated Row and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row need?
Seated Row needs bodyweight only, and Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Hammer Strength MTS Iso-Lateral High Row once your form holds up.
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