Wide Pulldown Machine vs Assisted Chin Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions vs 733. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and Assisted Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs Assisted Chin Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions compared to 733 for Assisted Chin Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and Assisted Chin Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Wide Pulldown Machine and Assisted Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | Assisted Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 733 sessions |
How to Do Wide Pulldown Machine
Wide Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Lower until your elbows are positioned at your sides.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your chest open.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
- 2. Please keep your chest open so that your lower back doesn't round.
For a full Wide Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Assisted Chin Up
Assisted Chin Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please go up using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Assisted Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or Assisted Chin Up?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions against 733 for Assisted Chin Up. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Wide Pulldown Machine and Assisted Chin Up need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and Assisted Chin Up needs a machine.
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