Pull Up vs Archer Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pull Up and Archer Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Pull Up vs Archer Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pull Up 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 Pull Up and Archer Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Pull Up | Archer Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,437 sessions | 11 sessions |
How to Do Pull Up
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, gently pull your arms back.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your chest relaxed.
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 Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pull Up 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, Pull Up or Archer Pull Up?
Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 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 Pull Up and Archer Pull Up need?
Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Pull Up is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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