Archer Pull Up vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 152 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Archer Pull Up vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 152 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Archer Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Archer Pull Up | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Archer Pull Up
Archer Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the bar towards your chest while applying strength to one bicep to hold, and push the bar with the other side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
- 3. Please do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please make sure your back does not bend excessively.
- 3. Please be careful not to use momentum.
For a full Archer Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Pull Up exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pass your elbows by your body and pull the handle towards your chest.
- 2. Feel the contraction of your latissimus dorsi and control it slowly.
- 3. Extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to excessively arch your back.
- 2. Do not use excessive weight; proceed slowly and with control.
For a full One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Archer Pull Up or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 152 sessions against 11 for Archer Pull Up. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Archer Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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