Back Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Back Lat Pulldown more often — 1,569 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: 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 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Lat Pulldown 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 Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Back Lat Pulldown | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,569 sessions | 152 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 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, Back Lat Pulldown or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Back Lat Pulldown more often — 1,569 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 Back Lat Pulldown and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Back Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Back Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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