Wide Grip Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 sessions vs 132. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row vs Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 sessions compared to 132 for Close Grip Lat Pulldown.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip 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 Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Wide Grip Seated Cable Row | Close Grip Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,456 sessions | 132 sessions |
How to Do Wide Grip Seated Cable Row
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
- 3. Return to the starting position with your back straight and your elbows fully extended.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open so that your back doesn't round.
- 3. Please stabilize your back so that it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Wide Grip Seated Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Wide Grip Seated Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do Close Grip Lat Pulldown
Close Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and pull the bar towards your chest.
- 2. After contracting your latissimus dorsi, slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Make sure your elbows do not fully lock out.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to excessively arch your back.
- 2. Relax your shoulders and proceed without tensing them up.
- 3. Maintain the correct posture with an appropriate weight.
For a full Close Grip Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Wide Grip Seated Cable Row or Close Grip Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Wide Grip Seated Cable Row more often — 3,456 sessions against 132 for Close Grip Lat Pulldown. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Wide Grip Seated Cable Row and Close Grip Lat Pulldown need?
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row needs a machine, and Close Grip Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Wide Grip Seated Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Close Grip Lat Pulldown once your form holds up.
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