Weighted Pull Up vs Jumping Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Weighted Pull Up and Jumping Pull Up are close in use — 537 vs 270 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Weighted Pull Up and Jumping Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Weighted Pull Up vs Jumping Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 sessions compared to 270 for Weighted Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Weighted Pull Up 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 Weighted Pull Up and Jumping Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Weighted Pull Up | Jumping Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 270 sessions | 537 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 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, Weighted Pull Up 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 Weighted Pull Up and Jumping Pull Up need?
Weighted Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Jumping Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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