Low Row Machine vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions compared to 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable 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 Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 334 sessions |
How to Do Low Row Machine
Low Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull your elbows back until they reach behind your body.
- 3. While maintaining an open chest, slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please keep your chest out to avoid slouching your back.
For a full Low Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Low Row Machine exercise guide.
How to Do One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades while naturally pulling your arms back.
- 2. Rotate your palms facing forward towards your body and pull them up to shoulder height.
- 3. Rotate your palms back to face forward 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 fall back.
For a full One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Low Row Machine or One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions against 334 for One Arm Cable 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 Low Row Machine and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Low Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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