Seated Row Machine vs Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Row Machine more often — 16,586 sessions vs 7,817. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Row Machine and Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated Row Machine vs Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Row Machine more often — 16,586 sessions compared to 7,817 for Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated Row Machine and 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 Row Machine and Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Seated Row Machine | Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Machine type | pin-loaded | plate-loaded |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 16,586 sessions | 7,817 sessions |
How to Do Seated Row Machine
Seated Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. While gathering your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms.
- 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 waist.
For a full Seated Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Row Machine exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Seated Row Machine or Wide Pulldown Machine?
Planfit users log Seated Row Machine more often — 16,586 sessions against 7,817 for 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 Row Machine and Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Seated Row Machine needs a machine, and Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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