Back Lat Pulldown vs Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,817 sessions vs 1,569. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Back Lat Pulldown and Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Back Lat Pulldown vs Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,817 sessions compared to 1,569 for Back Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Back Lat Pulldown and 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 Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Back Lat Pulldown | Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 1,569 sessions | 7,817 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 Wide Pulldown Machine
Wide Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Lower until your elbows are positioned at your sides.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your chest open.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
- 2. Please keep your chest open so that your lower back doesn't round.
For a full Wide Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Back Lat Pulldown or Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,817 sessions against 1,569 for Back 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 Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Back Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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