Romanian Deadlift vs Ring Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Romanian Deadlift more often — 12,198 sessions vs 4. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Romanian Deadlift and Ring Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Romanian Deadlift vs Ring 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 4 for Ring Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Romanian Deadlift 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 Romanian Deadlift and Ring Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Romanian Deadlift | Ring Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | bodyweight only |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 12,198 sessions | 4 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 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, Romanian Deadlift or Ring Pull Up?
Planfit users log Romanian Deadlift more often — 12,198 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 Romanian Deadlift and Ring Pull Up need?
Romanian Deadlift needs a barbell, and Ring Pull Up needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Romanian Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Ring Pull Up once your form holds up.
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