Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Machine Seated Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 8,631. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown and One Arm Machine Seated Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Machine Seated Row: 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 8,631 for One Arm Machine Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown and One Arm Machine Seated Row 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 Machine Seated Row Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown | One Arm Machine Seated Row |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 81,834 sessions | 8,631 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 Machine Seated Row
One Arm Machine Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full One Arm Machine Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Machine Seated Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Lat Pulldown or One Arm Machine Seated Row?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions against 8,631 for One Arm Machine Seated Row. 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 Machine Seated Row need?
Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine.
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