Close Grip T-bar Row vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions vs 543. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Close Grip T-bar Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Close Grip T-bar Row vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions compared to 543 for Close Grip T-bar Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Close Grip T-bar Row and Underhand 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 Close Grip T-bar Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Close Grip T-bar Row | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 543 sessions | 1,311 sessions |
How to Do Close Grip T-bar Row
Close Grip T-bar Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, gently pull your arms.
- 2. Pull your elbows until they reach your sides.
- 3. While keeping your chest open, slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please keep your chest up to avoid slouching your back.
For a full Close Grip T-bar Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip T-bar Row exercise guide.
How to Do Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until the bar touches your sternum.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms and return to the starting position.
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.
For a full Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Close Grip T-bar Row or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions against 543 for Close Grip T-bar Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Close Grip T-bar Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Close Grip T-bar Row needs a machine, and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to Close Grip T-bar Row once your form holds up.
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