Archer Pull Up vs Hanging
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Archer Pull Up and Hanging and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Archer Pull Up vs Hanging: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Archer Pull Up and Hanging 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 Hanging Differ
| What differs | Archer Pull Up | Hanging |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 11 sessions | 486 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 Hanging
Hanging Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the bar with both hands and hang.
- 2. Stretch your arms and elongate your upper body.
- 3. Hold for a certain amount of time and breathe.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your wrists and shoulders when hanging.
For a full Hanging guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Archer Pull Up or Hanging?
Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 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 Hanging need?
Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Hanging needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hanging is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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