Ring High Row vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Ring High Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Ring High Row vs Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions compared to 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Ring High Row and Underhand 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Ring High Row | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 47 sessions | 1,311 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until the bar touches your sternum.
- 3. Slowly raise your arms and 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.
For a full Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Ring High Row or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 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 Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Ring High Row needs bodyweight only, and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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