One Arm Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Seated Cable Row more often — 2,736 sessions vs 44. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of One Arm Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
One Arm Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Seated Cable Row more often — 2,736 sessions compared to 44 for Close Grip Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. One Arm Seated Cable Row and Close Grip 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 Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Pull Up Differ
| What differs | One Arm Seated Cable Row | Close Grip Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 2,736 sessions | 44 sessions |
How to Do One Arm Seated Cable Row
One Arm Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. While gathering your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. With 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.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full One Arm Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do Close Grip Pull Up
Close Grip Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the bar with a narrow grip and spread your hands shoulder-width apart.
- 2. Pull your arms to bring your chest close to the bar.
- 3. Slowly extend your arms and return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Close Grip Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, One Arm Seated Cable Row or Close Grip Pull Up?
Planfit users log One Arm Seated Cable Row more often — 2,736 sessions against 44 for Close Grip 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 Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Pull Up need?
One Arm Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Close Grip Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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