Row Machines

Row machines round out a complete back-training lineup. The handle height you choose changes the pull angle and which back muscles work hardest. Our lineup covers mid row, low row, high row, chest-supported row, and angled/T-bar row machines. We carry Premier Strength, Precor, Matrix Fitness, and Nautilus, new and refurbished.

Types of Row Machines

1

Mid Row

The balanced, most common row angle. It gives even emphasis across the whole back.

2

Low Row

Handle position is lower and closer to the hips. This shifts emphasis toward the lower lats.

3

High Row

Handle position is higher and wider. This shifts emphasis toward the upper back and rear delts.

4

Chest-Supported Row

A chest pad removes lower-back involvement entirely. That means strict, isolated pulling.

5

Angled / T-Bar Row

The machine-format version of the classic T-bar row. Built for heavier pulling loads.

Which Type Fits Your Floor?

Type. Best For. Footprint. Resistance. Example in Our Lineup.
Mid Row. Balanced back development, most common. Standard footprint. Pin-select. Premier Strength Titan Series Mid Row.
Low Row. Lower-lat emphasis. Standard footprint. Pin-select. Premier Strength Atlas Series Super Low Row.
High Row. Upper-back / rear delt emphasis. Standard footprint. Pin-select. Premier Strength Beast Series High Row.
Chest-Supported. Strict form, removes lower-back strain. Standard, pad-mounted footprint. Plate-loaded / pin-select. Premier Strength Bravo Series Chest Supported Row.
Angled / T-Bar. Heavy pulling, classic T-bar pattern. Standard, angled-loading footprint. Plate-loaded. Premier Strength Beast Series Angled Row.

Buying Considerations

  • General commercial floors: mid row is the safest default if you are only adding one station.
  • Rehab or strict-form programming: chest-supported removes hip drive and lower-back compensation entirely.
  • Strength-focused floors: an angled/T-bar row handles heavier plate-loaded pulling than a pin-select mid row.
  • New vs. refurbished: check cable and pulley wear on cable-based rows. Check linkage and pivot points on plate-loaded units. All units are inspected and tested before shipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is an angled row machine the same as a T-bar row machine?

Yes, "angled row" is the machine-format name for the same movement pattern as a free-weight T-bar row, guided on a plate-loaded frame instead of a landmine setup.

Mid row vs. low row vs. high row: what's the difference?

Handle height changes the pull angle and which back muscles get the most emphasis. Mid row is the balanced default, low row shifts toward the lower lats, and high row shifts toward the upper back and rear delts.

Why add a chest-supported row if I already have a seated row?

It removes lower-back involvement entirely, letting members isolate the back muscles without compensating with hip drive, useful for strict-form training and rehab-adjacent programming.

New or refurbished row machine: does it matter?

Cable and pulley wear are the main check points on cable-based rows; plate-loaded units mainly need linkage and pivot inspection. Every unit we sell is inspected and tested before shipping.