Standing Cable Row vs Jumping Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Standing Cable Row is the easier place to start — difficulty 2 of 5 vs 5. Compare Back form cues and when to progress.
Compare the benefits of Standing Cable Row and Jumping Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Standing Cable Row vs Jumping 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 537 for Jumping Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Standing Cable 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 Standing Cable Row and Jumping Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Standing Cable Row | Jumping Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a pull-up bar |
| Difficulty | 2 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 657 sessions | 537 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 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, Standing Cable Row 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 Standing Cable Row and Jumping Pull Up need?
Standing Cable Row needs a machine, and Jumping Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Jumping Pull Up once your form holds up.
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