Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
Contents
- • Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
- • How Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
- • Related comparisons
- • Frequently Asked Questions
- • How to Do Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row
- • How to Do Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions vs 917. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions compared to 917 for Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip 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 Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row | Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,241 sessions | 917 sessions |
How to Do Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
- 3. Return to the starting position with your back straight and your elbows fully extended.
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.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lower your elbows while facing forward.
- 2. Pull the bar until it touches your collarbone.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms to 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 up.
For a full Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row or Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 2,241 sessions against 917 for Close Grip 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 Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to Neutral Grip Seated Cable Row once your form holds up.
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