Primal Performance Series Plate Loaded Front Pulldown/High Row

The Primal Performance Series Plate Loaded Front Pulldown/High Row is a two in one back machine that switches between a lat pulldown and a high row, made for commercial gyms, PT studios and strength facilities. It is loaded with 50 mm Olympic plates and has 4 built in storage horns, takes up 1790 × 1440 mm of floor space and stands 1840 mm tall.

Use the pulldown to build back width, then move into the high row for upper back thickness and rear delts, all from one footprint. A chest pad locks the torso in place, so the lats and upper back take the load instead of momentum.

Who it is for

• Commercial gyms that want two back movements without giving up two footprints
• PT studios short on floor space but needing a heavy vertical and high pull
• Strength and conditioning facilities building pulling strength for athletes
• Members who find cable pulldowns limiting and want a supported, plate loaded option

Key features

• Dual function design covering the lat pulldown and the high row
• Height adjustable seat set for a full stretch at the top of every rep
• High density foam chest pad that fixes the torso angle for a stable pull
• Bracing handle so users can hold on with one hand and train one arm at a time
• Angled multi grip handles for overhand, neutral or underhand grips
• 4 integrated plate storage horns that keep plates close for quick loading

Muscles worked and training uses

The pulldown pulls from overhead to build the lats and back width, while the high row pulls on a flatter line to thicken the upper back.

• Primary: latissimus dorsi, rhomboids and middle trapezius
• Secondary: rear deltoids, biceps and forearms
• Back width work using the pulldown with an overhand or neutral grip
• Upper back thickness and rear delt sets on the high row
• Single arm pulls with the bracing handle to balance left and right sides

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

How much space does the Front Pulldown/High Row need?

It measures 1790 mm long, 1440 mm wide and 1840 mm high. Leave about 600 mm of clear space on each side for loading and access, so the working zone is roughly 3.0 × 2.6 m.

How is it loaded?

It is plate loaded with 50 mm Olympic plates, which are not included. Four plate storage horns on the frame hold plates ready for the next set.

What ceiling height does it need?

The frame is 1840 mm tall and the user sits under the handles, so the arms stay inside the machine even at full stretch. A standard 2.4 m ceiling is enough.

What warranty is included?

Primal Strength gives a full commercial use warranty of 5 years on the frame, 3 years on parts, and 1 year on pads, wearables and labour.

Do you deliver and install in Australia?

Yes. We ship Australia-wide from our Melbourne warehouse, with most metro deliveries arriving 1 to 7 business days after dispatch. It weighs 280 kg packed, so some regional addresses need a freight quote. Use the Ask about this machine form on this page for a delivery and installation quote.

What is the difference between the pulldown and the high row?

The pulldown brings the handles down from overhead and mainly trains the lats for back width. The high row pulls on a flatter angle toward the chest and puts more work on the upper back and rear delts.

Building a pull section? Pair the Front Pulldown/High Row with Primal plate loaded rows and a bicep curl for a matched back and arm line.