The York STS Low Seated Row is a selectorized, or pin-loaded, rowing station from York Barbell's Strength Training Series. This listing is the lighter-stack version, suited to home gyms, studios, and clubs that want a dedicated machine for controlled back rows.
Start with these figures:
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight stack | 250 lb |
| Dimensions | (L)72” x (W)30 1/4” x (H)90” |
| Footprint listed by York | 94 x 30 x 25 in |
| Cable rating | 4200 pound tensile strength |
| Frame steel | STS 11.5 gauge |
What the Low Seated Row Trains
York calls the machine excellent for mid- to upper-back exercises, and the seated position keeps your torso steady so the pull comes from your back and arms rather than momentum.
What muscles does a seated row machine work on? Rows load the muscles between your shoulder blades, the lats, and the rear shoulders, with the biceps assisting. Your hand position and handle choice shift the balance between them.
Key Features of the York STS Low Row
What York built into the frame, and what does each detail do for you?
✅ Step-through frame for easy on and off
✅ Diamond-plate footplate keeps your feet set.
✅ Thick seat pad with room to adjust
✅ Rubber-covered rest keeps the handle in reach.
✅ Accepts York cable attachments for variety
✅ Pin selection makes load changes quick.
Want a back machine that stays set up and ready? Order the York STS Low Seated Row today, or compare it with the other selectorized row machines we carry.
Which Weight Stack to Choose
Pick this lighter stack if most people using it are still building toward heavy rows; choose the 300 lb stack version if your strongest lifters already row close to the top of a lighter stack.
Picture a small studio where clients train in pairs: adding the York STS Lat Pulldown beside the row gives the room a vertical pull to match.
York STS Low Row Specifications
York Barbell publishes these details, and more of the York Barbell equipment we stock is on the brand page.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | York Barbell |
| York SKU | 53018 |
| Color | Matte black |
| Seat pad thickness | 2.5″ |
| Shipping dimensions | 90 × 29 × 19 in |
| In-stock delivery | 5 to 7 days for most orders |
| Installation | Available with purchase |
Floor Space, Handles, and Delivery
York lists a footprint figure longer than the frame itself, so plan your floor to the longer number and leave room behind the seat to step through.
For more grip options, our cable machine attachments include bars and handles from York, Body-Solid, and TAG Fitness.
The machine ships by freight, so clear a path from your door to its spot before delivery day.
Is This Row Right for Your Gym?
Check the fit before you order.
It suits you if you:
- Train several people at different loads
- Want rows without setting up a bench
- Have a long, clear stretch of wall
Skip it if you:
- Want one frame for presses, pulls, and legs
- Prefer loading plates over a pin stack
- Are shopping for a cardio rowing machine
This row has a tall frame for a low-pulling machine, so measure your ceiling height before you order.
Delivery, Returns, and York Warranty
York is not on our free-shipping brand list. Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase with a receipt or proof of purchase when the machine is working, undamaged, and in its original packaging, and a damaged or incomplete return may earn only a partial refund. Expect a 25% restocking fee plus your own return shipping, and note that equipment used beyond testing can't come back. Cancelling before shipment costs 2.5%, as our shipping and returns policy sets out.
York publishes its warranty terms on its York warranty page. If anything fails after delivery, call us and we'll work through the claim with York.
York Seated Row FAQs
Are seated row machines good?
Yes, for most lifters. The seat and footplate hold your position so you can learn the rowing pattern and add load in steady steps. Many programs use one after heavier free-weight pulls or as the main row on machine days.
What can I do instead of a seated row machine?
Dumbbell rows, chest-supported dumbbell rows, and standing cable rows train the same pulling pattern. Each takes more setup or balance, which is the trade-off a dedicated machine removes.
How do you use a seated row machine?
Set the seat so the handle lines up with your lower chest, plant your feet, pull toward your ribs with your chest tall, and return the stack under control. Our seated row form guide walks through each step.
Order the York STS Low Seated Row.
Order online, or call 423-458-2453 for a freight quote to your ZIP code and to confirm which handle ships with your row. Hamilton Home Fitness ships from Tennessee to all 50 US states.
