Ring High Row vs Jumping Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Ring High Row and Jumping Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Ring High Row vs Jumping Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 sessions compared to 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Ring High Row 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 Ring High Row and Jumping Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Ring High Row | Jumping Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | bodyweight only | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 47 sessions | 537 sessions |
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.
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, Ring High Row or Jumping Pull Up?
Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 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 Ring High Row and Jumping Pull Up need?
Ring High Row needs bodyweight only, and Jumping Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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