Pull Up vs Ring High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pull Up and Ring High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Pull Up vs Ring High Row: 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 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pull Up and Ring High Row 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 Ring High Row Differ
| What differs | Pull Up | Ring High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,437 sessions | 47 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 Ring High Row
Ring High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Pull until your chest touches the ring.
- 3. Slowly 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 rounding your back.
For a full Ring High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Pull Up or Ring High Row?
Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions against 47 for Ring High Row. 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 Ring High Row need?
Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Ring High Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pull Up is the easier place to start. Move to Ring High Row once your form holds up.
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