Back Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Back Lat Pulldown more often — 1,569 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Back Lat Pulldown more often — 1,569 sessions compared to 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Back Lat Pulldown | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,569 sessions | 334 sessions |
How to Do Back Lat Pulldown
Back Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while bringing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull the bar behind your head.
- 4. Slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful as fully extending your shoulders and arms may put strain on your shoulders.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
- 3. If you feel discomfort in your shoulders, please adjust the width of your grip on the bar.
For a full Back Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Back Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades while naturally pulling your arms back.
- 2. Rotate your palms facing forward towards your body and pull them up to shoulder height.
- 3. Rotate your palms back to face forward and raise your arms.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your elbows fall back.
For a full One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Back Lat Pulldown or One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Back Lat Pulldown more often — 1,569 sessions against 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Back Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Back Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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