Kettlebell Row vs Neutral Grip Chin Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Neutral Grip Chin Up more often — 328 sessions vs 127. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Kettlebell Row and Neutral Grip Chin Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Kettlebell Row vs Neutral Grip Chin Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Neutral Grip Chin Up more often — 328 sessions compared to 127 for Kettlebell Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Kettlebell Row and Neutral Grip Chin 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up Differ
| What differs | Kettlebell Row | Neutral Grip Chin Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a kettlebell | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 127 sessions | 328 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up
Neutral Grip Chin 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Neutral Grip Chin Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Kettlebell Row or Neutral Grip Chin Up?
Planfit users log Neutral Grip Chin Up more often — 328 sessions against 127 for Kettlebell Row. 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 Neutral Grip Chin Up need?
Kettlebell Row needs a kettlebell, and Neutral Grip Chin Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Kettlebell Row is the easier place to start. Move to Neutral Grip Chin Up once your form holds up.
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