Incline Row vs Archer Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Incline Row and Archer Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Incline Row vs Archer Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Incline Row and Archer 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 Incline Row and Archer Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Incline Row | Archer Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,037 sessions | 11 sessions |
How to Do Incline Row
Incline Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull until your elbow forms a right angle.
- 2. Move your forearm vertically while fully extending your elbow to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to let your arms swing forward or backward.
- 2. Focus on pulling with the muscles on the sides of your back so that your shoulders do not shrug upward.
- 3. When lowering, resist the weight of the dumbbells and lower them slowly so that your arms do not drop.
For a full Incline Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Incline Row exercise guide.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Incline Row or Archer Pull Up?
Planfit users log Incline Row more often — 4,037 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 Incline Row and Archer Pull Up need?
Incline Row needs a dumbbell, and Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Incline Row is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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