Kettlebell Row vs Butterfly Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Kettlebell Row more often — 127 sessions vs 14. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Row and Butterfly Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Kettlebell Row vs Butterfly Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Kettlebell Row more often — 127 sessions compared to 14 for Butterfly Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell Row and Butterfly 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 Kettlebell Row and Butterfly Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Row | Butterfly Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a kettlebell | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 127 sessions | 14 sessions |
How to Do Kettlebell Row
Kettlebell Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please hold the kettlebell with both hands while leaning your upper body forward.
- 2. Squeeze your shoulder blades together and pull your elbows back to lift the kettlebell.
- 3. Raise it until your elbows are vertical, then slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Kettlebell Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Kettlebell Row exercise guide.
How to Do Butterfly Pull Up
Butterfly Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Use the recoil to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 2. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3. Please repeat for the specified number of times.
Coach's Tips
- Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades instead of your arms.
For a full Butterfly Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Butterfly Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Kettlebell Row or Butterfly Pull Up?
Planfit users log Kettlebell Row more often — 127 sessions against 14 for Butterfly 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 Kettlebell Row and Butterfly Pull Up need?
Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell, and Butterfly Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Kettlebell Row is the easier place to start. Move to Butterfly Pull Up once your form holds up.
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