One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Wide Grip Seated Cable Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown vs Wide Grip Seated Cable Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row Differ
| What differs | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown | Wide Grip Seated Cable Row |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 334 sessions | 3,456 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 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 so that your back doesn't round.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so that it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Wide Grip Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Grip Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown or Wide Grip Seated Cable Row?
Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row need?
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Wide Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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