Band Bent Over Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Band Bent Over Row is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Back form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Band Bent Over Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Band Bent Over Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Band Bent Over Row more often — 167 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Bent Over Row 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 Band Bent Over Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Band Bent Over Row | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 167 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Band Bent Over Row
Band Bent Over Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the band towards your belly button so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. Using the strength of your back, lower your hands down to below your knees.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to arch your back too much or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Band Bent Over Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Bent Over Row 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, Band Bent Over Row or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Band Bent Over Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Band Bent Over Row needs a resistance band, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Bent Over Row is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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