Weighted Pull Up 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 270. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Pull Up and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Weighted Pull Up 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 270 for Weighted Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Pull Up 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 Weighted Pull Up and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Weighted Pull Up | Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 270 sessions | 1,311 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 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, Weighted Pull Up or Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 1,311 sessions against 270 for Weighted Pull Up. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Weighted Pull Up and Underhand Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, 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 Weighted Pull Up once your form holds up.
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