Ring High Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 917 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Ring High Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Ring High Row vs Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 917 sessions compared to 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Ring High Row and Close Grip 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 Ring High Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Ring High Row | Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 47 sessions | 917 sessions |
How to Do Ring High Row
Ring High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Pull until your chest touches the ring.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid rounding your back.
For a full Ring High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring High Row exercise guide.
How to Do Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown
Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lower your elbows while facing forward.
- 2. Pull the bar until it touches your collarbone.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms to return to the starting position.
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 up.
For a full Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Ring High Row or Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 917 sessions against 47 for Ring High Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Ring High Row and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Ring High Row needs bodyweight only, and Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Close Grip Cable Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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