One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 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 Underhand 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 334 sessions | 1,311 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until the bar touches your sternum.
- 3. 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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