One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Butterfly Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions vs 14. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Butterfly Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Butterfly Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions compared to 14 for Butterfly Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row and Butterfly Pull Up 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 Machine Seated Row and Butterfly Pull Up Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Butterfly Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 14 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Machine Seated Row
One Arm Machine Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows 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 open to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full One Arm Machine Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Machine Seated Row exercise guide.
How to Do Butterfly Pull Up
Butterfly Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Use the recoil to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 2. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3. Please repeat for the specified number of times.
Coach's Tips
- Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades instead of your arms.
For a full Butterfly Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Butterfly Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Butterfly Pull Up?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions against 14 for Butterfly Pull Up. 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 Machine Seated Row and Butterfly Pull Up need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Butterfly Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Machine Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Butterfly Pull Up once your form holds up.
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