Dumbbell Deadlift vs Renegade Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Dumbbell Deadlift more often — 4,230 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Dumbbell Deadlift and Renegade Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Dumbbell Deadlift vs Renegade Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Dumbbell Deadlift more often — 4,230 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Dumbbell 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 Dumbbell Deadlift and Renegade Row Differ
| What differs | Dumbbell Deadlift | Renegade Row |
|---|---|---|
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 4,230 sessions | 124 sessions |
How to Do Dumbbell Deadlift
Dumbbell Deadlift Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. First, push your hips back while naturally bending your knees to go down.
- 2. When coming up, straighten your knees first while keeping your weight centered on the soles of your feet, and then bring your hips forward.
- 3. When you are fully upright, open your chest and contract your entire back.
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 Dumbbell Deadlift guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Dumbbell 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, Dumbbell Deadlift or Renegade Row?
Planfit users log Dumbbell Deadlift more often — 4,230 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 Dumbbell Deadlift and Renegade Row need?
Dumbbell Deadlift needs a dumbbell, and Renegade Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Dumbbell Deadlift is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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