Rack Pull vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Rack Pull and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Rack Pull vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Rack Pull 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 Rack Pull and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Rack Pull | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 766 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Rack Pull
Rack Pull Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the barbell towards your belly button so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While gathering your shoulder blades, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. While supporting the weight with your back strength, slowly lower the barbell onto the rack.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Rack Pull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rack Pull 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, Rack Pull or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 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 Rack Pull and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Rack Pull needs a barbell, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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