Pull Up vs Ring Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions vs 4. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pull Up and Ring Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Pull Up vs Ring 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 4 for Ring Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pull Up and Ring 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 Ring Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Pull Up | Ring Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,437 sessions | 4 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 Pull Up
Ring Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms to bring your chest closer to the ring.
- 2. While gathering your shoulder blades inward and downward, naturally pull your arms.
- 3. Open your chest and slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Maintain your posture so it doesn't get disrupted when you come down.
- 2. Go up with the feeling of moving your shoulder blades rather than using your arm strength.
For a full Ring Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Pull Up or Ring Pull Up?
Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions against 4 for Ring 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 Ring Pull Up need?
Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Ring Pull Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Pull Up is the easier place to start. Move to Ring Pull Up once your form holds up.
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