Agreed if you’re a bodybuilder
Athletes - esp track runners - should aim to get their Organism Strong - not specific individual muscles (unless they have imbalance issues - but that’s a different issue)
Hence why the large basic’s are the foundation of good track strength work - Squats, chins/weighted, heavy rows, bench, power cleans, explosive mediball throws, plyros
It’s not just the act of Rowing, it’s also the act of Supporting YOURSELF and not relying on Pads to do the work for you.
Get off the machines - grab a friggin bar, and ROW!!