One Arm Dumbbell Row vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Dumbbell Row and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Dumbbell Row vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 sessions compared to 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Dumbbell Row 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 One Arm Dumbbell Row and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | One Arm Dumbbell Row | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 29,855 sessions | 334 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Dumbbell Row
One Arm Dumbbell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the arm holding the dumbbell.
- 2. Keep your elbow close to your side and pull until your elbow is vertical.
- 3. Slowly lower it until your elbow is fully extended and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest up to avoid rounding your back.
For a full One Arm Dumbbell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Dumbbell Row 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, One Arm Dumbbell Row or One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log One Arm Dumbbell Row more often — 29,855 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 Dumbbell Row and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown need?
One Arm Dumbbell Row needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Dumbbell Row is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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