Seated 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 296. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Seated Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Seated 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 296 for Seated Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Seated 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 Seated Row and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Seated Row | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a machine |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 296 sessions | 1,311 sessions |
How to Do Seated Row
Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your elbow to brush past your side.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining strength in your back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated 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, Seated Row or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions against 296 for Seated Row. 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 and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Seated 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 Seated Row once your form holds up.
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