Seated Row vs Prone W Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Seated Row and Prone W Raise are close in use — 518 vs 296 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Seated Row and Prone W Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Row vs Prone W Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Prone W Raise more often — 518 sessions compared to 296 for Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Row and Prone W Raise 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 Prone W Raise Differ
| What differs | Seated Row | Prone W Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 296 sessions | 518 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 Prone W Raise
Prone W Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Fold your shoulder blades and lift your arms.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let the back of your neck or the tops of your shoulders rise up.
- 2. Keep your shoulders away from your ears and exercise with the feeling of pulling your shoulder blades downward to use your back muscles more precisely.
For a full Prone W Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone W Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Seated Row or Prone W Raise?
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.
Do Seated Row and Prone W Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Seated Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone W Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Seated Row and Prone W Raise need?
Seated Row needs bodyweight only, and Prone W Raise needs bodyweight only.
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