Lat Pulldown vs Assisted Chin Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 733. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown and Assisted Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown vs Assisted Chin Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions compared to 733 for Assisted Chin Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown and Assisted Chin Up 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 and Assisted Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown | Assisted Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 81,834 sessions | 733 sessions |
How to Do Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull until the bar touches your collarbone.
- 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.
For a full Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
How to Do Assisted Chin Up
Assisted Chin Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please go up using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Assisted Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Lat Pulldown or Assisted Chin Up?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions against 733 for Assisted Chin Up. 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 and Assisted Chin Up need?
Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Assisted Chin Up needs a machine.
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