One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Lat Pulldown Machine
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 2,913. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Machine Seated Row and Lat Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Machine Seated Row vs Lat Pulldown Machine: 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 2,913 for Lat Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Machine Seated Row and Lat Pulldown Machine 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 Lat Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | One Arm Machine Seated Row | Lat Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 8,631 sessions | 2,913 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 Lat Pulldown Machine
Lat Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while bringing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull the grip up to the collarbone position.
- 4. 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 along with it.
For a full Lat Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lat Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Machine Seated Row or Lat Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log One Arm Machine Seated Row more often — 8,631 sessions against 2,913 for Lat Pulldown Machine. 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 Lat Pulldown Machine need?
One Arm Machine Seated Row needs a machine, and Lat Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
One Arm Machine Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Lat Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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