Wide Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Pulldown Machine and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Pulldown Machine vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: 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 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Pulldown Machine and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine 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 Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Wide Pulldown Machine | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 7,807 sessions | 152 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 Wide Pulldown Machine
One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pass your elbows by your body and pull the handle towards your chest.
- 2. Feel the contraction of your latissimus dorsi and control it slowly.
- 3. Extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to excessively arch your back.
- 2. Do not use excessive weight; proceed slowly and with control.
For a full One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Pulldown Machine or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 7,807 sessions against 152 for One Arm 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 One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Pulldown Machine is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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