Kettlebell 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 127. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Kettlebell 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 127 for Kettlebell Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell 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 Kettlebell Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Row | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a kettlebell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 127 sessions | 1,311 sessions |
How to Do Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please hold the kettlebell with both hands while leaning your upper body forward.
- 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back to lift the kettlebell.
- 3. Raise it until your elbows are vertical, then slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell 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, Kettlebell Row or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions against 127 for Kettlebell Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Kettlebell Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell, 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 Kettlebell Row once your form holds up.
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