Wide Pulldown Machine vs Neutral Grip 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 328. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs Neutral Grip 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 328 for Neutral Grip Chin Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and Neutral Grip 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | Neutral Grip Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 328 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 Chin Up
Neutral Grip 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. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Neutral Grip Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or Neutral Grip Chin Up?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions against 328 for Neutral Grip 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and Neutral Grip Chin Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Pulldown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Neutral Grip Chin Up once your form holds up.
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