One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
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 917. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown: 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 917 for Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row and Close Grip 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 Machine Seated Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 917 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 Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lower your elbows while facing forward.
- 2. Pull the bar until it touches your collarbone.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms to 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 up.
For a full Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions against 917 for Close Grip 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 Machine Seated Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
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