Deadlift vs Renegade Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Deadlift and Renegade Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Deadlift vs Renegade Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Deadlift and Renegade Row differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Deadlift and Renegade Row Differ
| What differs | Deadlift | Renegade Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a barbell | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,439 sessions | 124 sessions |
How to Do Deadlift
Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Move your hips back while lifting the barbell forward.
- 2. Push against the floor and apply pressure to the center of your feet.
- 3. When you are fully upright, puff out your chest and contract your entire back.
- 4. Move your hips back again and bend your knees to return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your lower back from rounding.
For a full Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Deadlift exercise guide.
How to Do Renegade Row
Renegade Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please lift the dumbbell alternately with both arms.
- 2. Raise it until your elbows are vertical.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out excessively.
- 2. Please maintain core strength to prevent your back from bending.
For a full Renegade Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Renegade Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Deadlift or Renegade Row?
Planfit users log Deadlift more often — 15,439 sessions against 124 for Renegade Row. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Deadlift and Renegade Row need?
Deadlift needs a barbell, and Renegade Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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