Band Deadlift 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 722. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Band Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Band Deadlift 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 722 for Band Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Band Deadlift 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 Band Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Band Deadlift | Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back and hamstrings | back, traps, and biceps |
| Equipment | a resistance band | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 722 sessions | 7,817 sessions |
How to Do Band Deadlift
Band Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. First, push your hips back while naturally bending your knees to go down.
- 2. When coming up, first straighten your knees while keeping your weight on the center of your feet and then bring your hips forward.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
For a full Band Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Deadlift 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, Band Deadlift or Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,817 sessions against 722 for Band Deadlift. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Band Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine work the same muscles?
Not quite. Band Deadlift loads back and hamstrings, and Wide Pulldown Machine loads back, traps, and biceps.
What equipment do Band Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Band Deadlift needs a resistance band, and Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Pulldown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Band Deadlift once your form holds up.
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