Weighted Pull Up vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Weighted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine are close in use — 270 vs 152 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Weighted Pull Up vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Pull Up more often — 270 sessions compared to 152 for One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Pull Up 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 Weighted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Weighted Pull Up | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 270 sessions | 152 sessions |
How to Do Weighted Pull Up
Weighted Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Weighted Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Pull Up 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, Weighted Pull Up or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Weighted Pull Up and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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