Assisted Pull Up vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Assisted Pull Up more often — 22,068 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Assisted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Assisted 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 Assisted Pull Up more often — 22,068 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Assisted 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 Assisted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Assisted Pull Up | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | pin-loaded | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 22,068 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Assisted Pull Up
Assisted Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Assisted Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted 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, Assisted Pull Up or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Assisted Pull Up more often — 22,068 sessions against 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Assisted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Assisted Pull Up needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Assisted Pull Up is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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