Lat Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown Machine more often — 2,903 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown Machine and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lat Pulldown Machine more often — 2,903 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown Machine 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 Lat Pulldown Machine and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown Machine | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | pin-loaded | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,903 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Lat Pulldown Machine
Lat Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while bringing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull the grip up to the collarbone position.
- 4. 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 along with it.
For a full Lat Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lat Pulldown Machine 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, Lat Pulldown Machine or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown Machine more often — 2,903 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 Lat Pulldown Machine and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Lat Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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