Weighted Pull Up vs Cable High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions vs 270. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Pull Up and Cable High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Weighted Pull Up vs Cable High Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions compared to 270 for Weighted Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Pull Up and Cable High Row 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 Cable High Row Differ
| What differs | Weighted Pull Up | Cable High Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 270 sessions | 651 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 Cable High Row
Cable High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the handle from the high position of the cable machine.
- 2. Pull your arms back and stabilize your upper body.
- 3. Slowly return to the original position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise along with it.
For a full Cable High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Cable High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Weighted Pull Up or Cable High Row?
Planfit users log Cable High Row more often — 651 sessions against 270 for Weighted 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 Cable High Row need?
Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Cable High Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Cable High Row is the easier place to start. Move to Weighted Pull Up once your form holds up.
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