Archer Pull Up vs Assisted Chin Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Assisted Chin Up more often — 733 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Pull Up and Assisted Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Archer Pull Up vs Assisted Chin Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Assisted Chin Up more often — 733 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Pull Up and Assisted Chin Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Archer Pull Up and Assisted Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Archer Pull Up | Assisted Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 1 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11 sessions | 733 sessions |
How to Do Archer Pull Up
Archer Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the bar towards your chest while applying strength to one bicep to hold, and push the bar with the other side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
- 3. Please do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please make sure your back does not bend excessively.
- 3. Please be careful not to use momentum.
For a full Archer Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Pull Up exercise guide.
How to Do Assisted Chin Up
Assisted Chin 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. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please go up using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Assisted Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Assisted Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Archer Pull Up or Assisted Chin Up?
Planfit users log Assisted Chin Up more often — 733 sessions against 11 for Archer 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 Archer Pull Up and Assisted Chin Up need?
Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Assisted Chin Up needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Assisted Chin Up is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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