Archer Pull Up vs Close Grip Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Close Grip Lat Pulldown more often — 132 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Pull Up and Close Grip Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Archer Pull Up vs Close Grip Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Close Grip Lat Pulldown more often — 132 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Pull Up and Close Grip Lat Pulldown 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Archer Pull Up | Close Grip Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11 sessions | 132 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown
Close Grip Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Bend your elbows and pull the bar towards your chest.
- 2. After contracting your latissimus dorsi, slowly return to the starting position.
- 3. Make sure your elbows do not fully lock out.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to excessively arch your back.
- 2. Relax your shoulders and proceed without tensing them up.
- 3. Maintain the correct posture with an appropriate weight.
For a full Close Grip Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Close Grip Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Archer Pull Up or Close Grip Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log Close Grip Lat Pulldown more often — 132 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 Close Grip Lat Pulldown need?
Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Close Grip Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
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