Exercise Comparison
Band Assisted Pull-Up vs Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Band Assisted Pull-Up
Only in Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
Instructions
Band Assisted Pull-Up
Choke the band around the center of the pullup bar. You can use different bands to provide varying levels of assistance.
Pull the end of the band down, and place one bent knee into the loop, ensuring it won't slip out. Take a medium to wide grip on the bar. This will be your starting position.
Pull yourself upward by contracting the lats as you flex the elbow. The elbow should be driven to your side. Pull to the front, attempting to get your chin over the bar. Avoid swinging or jerking movements.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
Attach a single handle to a high pulley and make your weight selection.
Kneel in front of the cable tower, taking the cable with one hand with your arm extended. This will be your starting position.
Starting with your palm facing forward, pull the weight down to your torso by flexing the elbow and retract the shoulder blade. As you do so, rotate the wrist so that at the completion of the movement, your palm is now facing you.
After a brief pause, return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the lats. Band Assisted Pull-Up is a beginner exercise using other, while Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row is beginner and uses cable. Choose Band Assisted Pull-Up if you have access to other, or Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row if you prefer cable.