High Row Machine vs Weighted Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions vs 271. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of High Row Machine and Weighted Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
High Row Machine vs Weighted Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions compared to 271 for Weighted Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. High Row Machine and Weighted Pull Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How High Row Machine and Weighted Pull Up Differ
| What differs | High Row Machine | Weighted Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,545 sessions | 271 sessions |
How to Do High Row Machine
High Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull your elbows towards your sides.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your waist.
For a full High Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the High Row Machine exercise guide.
How to Do Weighted Pull Up
Weighted Pull 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. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Weighted Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, High Row Machine or Weighted Pull Up?
Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions against 271 for Weighted 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 High Row Machine and Weighted Pull Up need?
High Row Machine needs a machine, and Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
High Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Pull Up once your form holds up.
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