Wide Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions vs 334. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown: 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 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and One Arm Cable 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | plate-loaded | cable-driven |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 334 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades while naturally pulling your arms back.
- 2. Rotate your palms facing forward towards your body and pull them up to shoulder height.
- 3. Rotate your palms back to face forward and raise your arms.
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.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your elbows fall back.
For a full One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions against 334 for One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown. 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Pulldown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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