Seated Cable Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions vs 152. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Cable Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Cable Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Cable Row 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 Seated Cable Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Seated Cable Row | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | cable-driven | plate-loaded |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 52,786 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Seated Cable Row
Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while gathering your shoulder blades.
- 2. Pull until your elbows are vertical.
- 3. Return to the starting position by fully extending your elbows while keeping your back straight.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your back.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Cable Row 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, Seated Cable Row or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Seated Cable Row more often — 52,786 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 Seated Cable Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine once your form holds up.
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