Standing Cable Row vs Archer Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Standing Cable Row and Archer Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Standing Cable Row vs Archer Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Standing Cable Row and Archer 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 Standing Cable Row and Archer Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Standing Cable Row | Archer Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 657 sessions | 11 sessions |
How to Do Standing Cable Row
Standing Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
- 3. Return to the starting position by straightening your back and fully extending your elbows.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Please stabilize your waist so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Standing Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Cable Row exercise guide.
How to Do Archer Pull Up
Archer Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the bar towards your chest while applying strength to one bicep to hold, and push the bar with the other side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
- 3. Please do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please make sure your back does not bend excessively.
- 3. Please be careful not to use momentum.
For a full Archer Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Standing Cable Row or Archer Pull Up?
Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 sessions against 11 for Archer 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 Standing Cable Row and Archer Pull Up need?
Standing Cable Row needs a machine, and Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Archer Pull Up once your form holds up.
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