Smith Machine Barbell Row vs Prone A Raise
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Smith Machine Barbell Row more often — 4,483 sessions vs 565. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Smith Machine Barbell Row and Prone A Raise and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Smith Machine Barbell Row vs Prone A Raise: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Smith Machine Barbell Row more often — 4,483 sessions compared to 565 for Prone A Raise.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Smith Machine Barbell Row and Prone A Raise differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Smith Machine Barbell Row and Prone A Raise Differ
| What differs | Smith Machine Barbell Row | Prone A Raise |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | traps and rear delts |
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,483 sessions | 565 sessions |
How to Do Smith Machine Barbell Row
Smith Machine Barbell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the bar towards your belly button.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. Hold the weight with the strength of your back and lower your hands down to below your knees.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Smith Machine Barbell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Smith Machine Barbell Row exercise guide.
How to Do Prone A Raise
Prone A Raise Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Fold your wings and raise your arms.
- 2. Slowly lower your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to raise your trapezius muscles.
For a full Prone A Raise guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Prone A Raise exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Smith Machine Barbell Row or Prone A Raise?
Planfit users log Smith Machine Barbell Row more often — 4,483 sessions against 565 for Prone A Raise. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Smith Machine Barbell Row and Prone A Raise work the same muscles?
Not quite. Smith Machine Barbell Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and Prone A Raise loads traps and rear delts.
What equipment do Smith Machine Barbell Row and Prone A Raise need?
Smith Machine Barbell Row needs a machine, and Prone A Raise needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Prone A Raise is the easier place to start. Move to Smith Machine Barbell Row once your form holds up.
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