Wide Pulldown Machine vs Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions vs 458. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs Neutral Grip Assisted Pull 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 458 for Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip Assisted 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 Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | pin-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 458 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 Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up
Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your chest open.
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 Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions against 458 for Neutral Grip Assisted 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 Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and Neutral Grip Assisted Pull Up needs a machine.
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