Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 499. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown and One Arm Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Lat Pulldown: 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 499 for One Arm Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown and One Arm 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 Lat Pulldown and One Arm Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown | One Arm Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 81,834 sessions | 499 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 One Arm Lat Pulldown
One Arm Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, gently pull your arms.
- 2. While turning your palms facing your body, pull them up to shoulder height.
- 3. Rotate your palms to face forward again and raise your arms.
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.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your elbows move backward.
For a full One Arm Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Lat Pulldown or One Arm Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions against 499 for One Arm Lat Pulldown. 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 One Arm Lat Pulldown need?
Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and One Arm Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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