One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Twist Superman
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Twist Superman and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Twist Superman: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 sessions compared to 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Twist Superman differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Twist Superman Differ
| What differs | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown | Twist Superman |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 334 sessions | 1,688 sessions |
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.
How to Do Twist Superman
Twist Superman Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lift your chest and feet while twisting your body to one side.
- 2. Return to the starting position and exercise the same way on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- Please be careful not to strain and lift your upper body.
For a full Twist Superman guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Twist Superman exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown or Twist Superman?
Planfit users log Twist Superman more often — 1,688 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Twist Superman need?
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Twist Superman needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Twist Superman is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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