Dumbbell Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Row more often — 8,288 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Row more often — 8,288 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Row | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,288 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Row
Dumbbell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the dumbbell sideways so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While gathering your shoulder blades, 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 Dumbbell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell 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, Dumbbell Row or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Row more often — 8,288 sessions against 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Dumbbell Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Dumbbell Row needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Row is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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