Lat Pulldown vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown 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 more often — 81,834 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown 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 and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 81,834 sessions | 152 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 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 or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 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 and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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