Archer Pull Up vs Cable High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Pull Up and Cable High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Archer Pull Up vs Cable High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Pull Up and Cable High Row 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 Cable High Row Differ
| What differs | Archer Pull Up | Cable High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11 sessions | 651 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 Cable High Row
Cable High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the handle from the high position of the cable machine.
- 2. Pull your arms back and stabilize your upper body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise along with it.
For a full Cable High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Archer Pull Up or Cable High Row?
Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 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 Cable High Row need?
Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Cable High Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable High Row is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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