Dumbbell Deadlift vs Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Dumbbell Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine are close in use — 7,817 vs 4,230 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Dumbbell 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 4,230 for Dumbbell Deadlift.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Deadlift | Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,230 sessions | 7,817 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. First, push your hips back while naturally bending your knees to go down.
- 2. When coming up, straighten your knees first while keeping your weight centered on the soles of your feet, and then bring your hips forward.
- 3. When you are fully upright, open 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 Dumbbell Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell 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, Dumbbell Deadlift or 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 Dumbbell Deadlift and Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Dumbbell Deadlift needs a dumbbell, and Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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