Wide Pulldown Machine vs Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 7,807. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions compared to 7,807 for Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and 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 Wide Pulldown Machine and Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 81,834 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 Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull until the bar touches your collarbone.
- 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.
For a full Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions against 7,807 for Wide 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 Wide Pulldown Machine and Lat Pulldown need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
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