Romanian Deadlift vs Butterfly Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Romanian Deadlift more often — 12,198 sessions vs 14. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Romanian Deadlift and Butterfly Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Romanian Deadlift vs Butterfly Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Romanian Deadlift more often — 12,198 sessions compared to 14 for Butterfly Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Romanian Deadlift and Butterfly 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 Romanian Deadlift and Butterfly Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Romanian Deadlift | Butterfly Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,198 sessions | 14 sessions |
How to Do Romanian Deadlift
Romanian Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Lower the barbell vertically to just below your knees while keeping it attached to your body.
- 2. As you go down, let your hips move back first and naturally bend your knees.
- 3. When coming up, straighten your knees first and bring your hips forward.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let the barbell come away from your body.
- 2. Keep your arms straight so that your elbows do not bend.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Romanian Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Romanian Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Butterfly Pull Up
Butterfly Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Use the recoil to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 2. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3. Please repeat for the specified number of times.
Coach's Tips
- Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades instead of your arms.
For a full Butterfly Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Butterfly Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Romanian Deadlift or Butterfly Pull Up?
Planfit users log Romanian Deadlift more often — 12,198 sessions against 14 for Butterfly 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 Romanian Deadlift and Butterfly Pull Up need?
Romanian Deadlift needs a barbell, and Butterfly Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Romanian Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Butterfly Pull Up once your form holds up.
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