Best Pull Day Workouts With Weight Machines For Men
About
Weight machines provide stability and are particularly useful for beginners to safely learn movement patterns.
Pull exercises, including rows and pull-ups, target the back and biceps through compound and isolation movements.
The proposed exercises consider general preferences and base adjustments on averages (5’10”, 180 lbs, 35 years old) while acknowledging individual variability.
Incorporating these tailored movements into a PPL routine enhances focused muscle engagement and safe progress monitoring.
Workout 1
Back, Biceps

Machine Row
15reps45lbs25reps45lbs35reps45lbs45reps45lbs55reps45lbs
Machine Bicep Curl
18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs
Machine Preacher Curl
110reps40lbs210reps40lbs310reps40lbs
Smith Machine Bent Over Row
112reps55lbs212reps55lbs
Inverted Row
16reps26reps36reps46reps
Assisted Chin Up
112reps-45lbs212reps-45lbs312reps-45lbs
Workout 2
Back, Biceps

Assisted Neutral Grip Pull Up
14reps-55lbs24reps-55lbs34reps-55lbs44reps-55lbs54reps-55lbs
Machine Bicep Curl
18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs
Machine Preacher Curl
110reps40lbs210reps40lbs310reps40lbs
Assisted Pull Up
114reps-45lbs214reps-45lbs
Assisted Wide Grip Pull Up
112reps-25lbs212reps-25lbs312reps-25lbs
Machine Row
112reps35lbs212reps35lbs312reps35lbs
The 9 Best Pull Day Exercises with Weight Machines for Men
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1. Machine Row
Machine Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED1,784,270Back Strength97 mScoreBack
Row MachineThe Machine Row is a great exercise for working on your back muscles. Using a machine helps you maintain stability and control, making it perfect for beginners to practice the seated row technique.
How to do it
- Sit upright in the row machine with your chest against the support pad.
- Grab the handles with an overhand or neutral grip.
- Tighten your core to keep your back straight.
- Pull the handles towards your torso by bending your elbows at a 45-degree angle.
- Slowly return the handles to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps55lbs28reps55lbs38reps55lbs2. Smith Machine Bent Over Row
Smith Machine Bent Over Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED865,614Back Strength87 mScoreBack
Smith MachineThe Smith Machine Bent Over Row is an exercise that targets the back muscles using a Smith Machine for added stability. It helps beginners improve their form and strength while performing the row movement.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and bar at knee height.
- Engage your core and hinge at your hips while bending your knees to reach for the bar.
- Grab the bar with palms facing you.
- Lift the bar by bending your elbows to bring it to your belly button level.
- Lower the bar back to knee height and repeat.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps55lbs28reps55lbs38reps55lbs3. Machine Bicep Curl
Machine Bicep Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED1,286,734Biceps Strength94 mScoreBiceps
Bicep Curl MachineThe Machine Bicep Curl is an exercise that strengthens the biceps using a fixed machine. It provides stability, allowing you to focus on your workout without worrying about balance.
How to do it
- Sit upright in the bicep curl machine and rest your arms on the pads.
- Grab the handles with an underhand grip.
- With your arms parallel to your shoulders, bend your elbows to lift the handles while keeping your upper arms on the pads.
- Lower the handles back to the starting position after they touch your biceps.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs4. Machine Preacher Curl
Machine Preacher Curl demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED1,100,200Biceps Strength83 mScoreBiceps
Preacher Curl MachineThe Machine Preacher Curl is a simple exercise that helps strengthen your biceps. Using the preacher curl machine keeps your elbows stable, allowing you to focus on lifting the weight effectively for better results.
How to do it
- Sit down in the preacher curl machine and press your chest against the pad.
- Grab the handles with an underhand grip, extending your arms over the pad.
- Keep your upper arms against the pad and curl the handles toward your biceps by bending your elbows.
- Lower the handles back to the starting position once your forearms touch your biceps.
Sets, Reps, Weight18reps45lbs28reps45lbs38reps45lbs5. Inverted Row
Inverted Row demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED318,451Back Strength85 mScoreBack
Barbells
Smith MachineThe Inverted Row is a bodyweight exercise that strengthens your back while keeping your spine straight. It’s similar to a standard row but allows you to use your own body weight for added stability and support.
How to do it
- Set a barbell at waist height.
- Grab the bar with both hands, slightly wider than your shoulders.
- Lie under the bar, keeping your body straight from your heels to your shoulders.
- Lift your body by bending your elbows and pulling your chest towards the bar.
- Lower yourself back to the starting position.
Sets, Reps, Weight17reps27reps37reps47reps6. Assisted Chin Up
Assisted Chin Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED337,550Back Strength35 mScoreBack
Assisted Weight MachineThe Assisted Chin Up is a strength exercise that focuses on your back muscles. This variation uses a counterweight, making it easier to lift yourself towards the bar as you build strength for regular Chin Ups.
How to do it
- Use the assisted pull-up machine and place your knees on the pad.
- Grip the pull-up bar with your palms facing you.
- Engage your core and keep your body straight from shoulders to knees.
- Pull your chest towards the bar by bending your elbows down.
- Lower yourself back down slowly to the starting position.
7. Assisted Neutral Grip Pull Up
Assisted Neutral Grip Pull Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED172,149Back Strength41 mScoreBack
Assisted Weight MachineThe Assisted Neutral Grip Pull Up is a beginner-friendly exercise that helps strengthen your back and arms. Using a neutral grip (palms facing each other) is more comfortable for your shoulders and allows you to gradually build strength to perform unassisted pull-ups.
How to do it
- Set your knees on the pad of the assisted pull-up machine.
- Grab the neutral grip bar with your palms facing each other.
- Engage your core to keep your body straight.
- Pull your chest up towards the bar by bending your elbows down.
- Lower yourself back down slowly to the starting position.
8. Assisted Pull Up
Assisted Pull Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED720,994Back Strength40 mScoreBack
Assisted Weight MachineThe Assisted Pull Up is an easier version of the standard Pull Up that helps strengthen your back, shoulders, and biceps. Using assistance, like a counterweight or resistance band, allows you to lift less of your body weight, making it perfect for beginners aiming to build strength for full Pull Ups.
How to do it
- Adjust the assisted pull-up machine to your height.
- Kneel on the machine pad and grab the pull-up bar with your palms facing forward.
- Engage your core to keep your body straight from shoulders to knees.
- Pull your chest up towards the bar by bending your elbows.
- Lower yourself back down slowly to the starting position.
9. Assisted Wide Grip Pull Up
Assisted Wide Grip Pull Up demonstration video — proper form for this exercise. SETS LOGGED171,928Back Strength75 mScoreBack
Assisted Weight MachineThe Assisted Wide Grip Pull Up is a beginner-friendly exercise that strengthens your back muscles, particularly the lats. By using assistance, you can perform this exercise more easily while preparing for unassisted pull-ups. The wide grip helps focus on your back while minimizing bicep use.
How to do it
- Adjust the machine so you can place your knees on the assistance pad.
- Grab the pull-up handles with your palms facing away from you, in a wide grip.
- Pull your head up above the handles by bending your elbows, keeping your body straight.
- Lower yourself back down to starting position in a controlled manner.
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