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Seal Row Bar
Seal Row Bar
No swing from the hips – your back does the work
Full range of pull – the handles clear the bench
No machine needed – just a raised bench
Sleeves of 50 mm – takes olympic plates
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Seal Row Bar
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cross equip Schweiz
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
Schanzstrasse 1
8330 Pfäffikon ZH
Switzerland+412160746
Description
Rowing without help from the hips
On bent-over rows the whole body ends up joining in at some point: the hips swing, the torso rises with the bar, the weight goes up – the work in your back doesn't. On a seal row you lie flat on your stomach, the bench lifts you off the floor, and the barbell runs underneath you. Your torso simply has no way of escaping. That leaves the work to what should be doing it: lats, rhomboids, mid traps – your lower back stays out of it.
Cranked on purpose, so the pull doesn't end on the floor
The Seal Row Bar is 160 cm long, and its two knurled handles sit 27 cm off the sleeve axis on a Z-shaped crank. That is exactly what the offset is for: with a straight barbell the shaft runs into the underside of the bench at the top of the pull – the set is over before your shoulder blades come together. The crank creates the clearance, the handles travel past the bench. So you carry the rowing movement through to the end – the last few centimetres where the back actually works. The body is black coated, the sleeves are chrome plated and cut with a snap ring groove. The bar is the tool, the surface to lie on is yours to bring: if you don't have one yet, the matching Seal Row Bench is in our range.
Technical Specifications
| Total length | 160 cm |
|---|---|
| Grip diameter | 28 mm, knurled |
| Length per grip | 26 cm |
| Handle offset | 27 cm off the sleeve axis |
| Sleeve diameter | 50 mm |
| Length per sleeve | 25 cm |
| Material | Steel, black coated, chrome plated sleeves |
| Compatibility | Plates with 50 mm Olympic bore |
Seal Row Bar vs. straight barbell on a bench
| Criterion | Seal Row Bar | Straight barbell |
|---|---|---|
| Handle position | 27 cm off the sleeve axis | In line with the sleeves |
| Range face-down | Full, all the way to the chest | Ends when the shaft hits the bench |
| Handles | Knurled, fixed spacing | Free choice along the shaft |
| Total length | 160 cm | Usually 220 cm |
| Sleeves | 50 mm, chrome plated | 50 mm |
Seal rows work with a straight barbell too – the pull just ends early, because the shaft runs into the underside of the bench. That is exactly where the crank comes in: the handles travel past it, and you pull all the way through. If you're still missing the raised surface, have a look at the Seal Row Bench – bar and bench are sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a seal row, exactly?
Do I need the Seal Row Bench with it?
Does the bar work on a normal flat bench?
Which plates fit on it?
Will the bar handle my working weights?
What else is it good for besides seal rows?
Customer reviews
On a seal row you can't fool yourself: you're lying on the bench, and whatever comes up was pulled by your back – nobody else. We improvised with a normal barbell for a long time – and every single time the pull ended the moment the shaft met the bench. With the cranked bar you pull all the way through.
Further information
Additional informations
- Brand
- cross equip
- Weight
- 22.0 kg
- Training goals
- Strength training
Shipping & Delivery
Our parcel delivery partners:
Small and lightweight parcels are delivered by Swiss Post. We ship larger and heavier parcels via DPD.
Our shipping partner
For larger shipments that need to be transported by truck on pallets, our shipping partner Christian Rüedi AG ensures on-time and damage-free delivery.
We offer reliable and fast shipping so you receive your order as quickly as possible.
- Delivery times: Our standard delivery times are usually 2–3 business days.
- Shipping costs: Shipping costs vary depending on the order quantity and delivery address. These are clearly and transparently displayed at checkout.
- Tracking: After your order has been shipped, you will receive a tracking number via email, which you can use to check the status of your delivery online at any time. Delivery areas: We deliver exclusively to Switzerland.
- Returns and exchanges: If you are not satisfied with your order, we offer a hassle-free return and exchange policy. Please read our return policy for more information.
- Our customer service team is happy to assist you with any questions or special requests.