Rack Pull vs Jumping Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Rack Pull and Jumping Pull Up are close in use — 766 vs 537 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Rack Pull and Jumping Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Rack Pull vs Jumping Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Rack Pull more often — 766 sessions compared to 537 for Jumping Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Rack Pull and Jumping 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 Rack Pull and Jumping Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Rack Pull | Jumping Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 766 sessions | 537 sessions |
How to Do Rack Pull
Rack Pull Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the barbell towards your belly button so that it can go up vertically.
- 2. While gathering your shoulder blades, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. While supporting the weight with your back strength, slowly lower the barbell onto the rack.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Rack Pull guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Rack Pull exercise guide.
How to Do Jumping Pull Up
Jumping Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Jump and grab the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 2. Use the rebound to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 3. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest open.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please go up using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Jumping Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Jumping Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Rack Pull or Jumping Pull Up?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Rack Pull and Jumping Pull Up need?
Rack Pull needs a barbell, and Jumping Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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