What Hammer row is best? What one to build? (pic included)

bigman · Mar 9, 2004

My next major fabrication project is a back machine. It's a no brainer it will be Hammer Strength. I have used the iso row and liked it. At the gym in Toronto yesterday I "played" with the Hammer low row (have been sick so didn't think it wise to go all out). I just wanted a few opinions from guys who have used both regularly in a balls-to-the-wall workout. The iso row is the older style that "the man" himself used in the Blood & Guts. Here are pics of the two I am talking about......

bigman · Mar 9, 2004

Here is the older style iso row........

Conan21 · Mar 9, 2004

I'd go for the one in the second pic.

ken69dahl · Mar 9, 2004

I like the movement allot better on the first one, I can grab wider and get a fuller pull.

Mr Pickels · Mar 9, 2004

of those two, i like the 2nd, feels like a controlled DB row

i like the high row most though.... lemme try to find a pic

Mr Pickels · Mar 9, 2004

HS Iso Lateral High Row

it wont let me attach for some reason

A50# · Mar 9, 2004

Hammer Row

My gym only has the one in the first pic, but it is an awesome piece of equipment.

bigman · Mar 9, 2004

I know the one you are talking about Mr Pickles. I'm 99.99% sure it falls into the same category as the DY row-too tall. I actually tried it once. A different feel, but still good. Thanks for the replies guys.