Weighted Pull Up vs Butterfly Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Weighted Pull Up more often — 270 sessions vs 14. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Pull Up and Butterfly Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Weighted Pull Up vs Butterfly Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Weighted Pull Up more often — 270 sessions compared to 14 for Butterfly Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Pull Up 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 Weighted Pull Up and Butterfly Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Pull Up | Butterfly Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 270 sessions | 14 sessions |
How to Do Weighted Pull Up
Weighted Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your arms back until your chest touches the bar.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your arms back.
- 3. With your chest relaxed, slowly return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Weighted Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Weighted Pull Up 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, Weighted Pull Up or Butterfly Pull Up?
Planfit users log Weighted Pull Up more often — 270 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 Weighted Pull Up and Butterfly Pull Up need?
Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Butterfly Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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