Lat Pulldown vs Renegade Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Lat Pulldown and Renegade Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Lat Pulldown vs Renegade Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Lat Pulldown 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 Lat Pulldown and Renegade Row Differ
| What differs | Lat Pulldown | Renegade Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 1 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 81,834 sessions | 124 sessions |
How to Do Lat Pulldown
Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades and naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Lower your forearms vertically.
- 3. Pull until the bar touches your collarbone.
- 4. Slowly raise your arms and return to the starting 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.
For a full Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Lat Pulldown 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, Lat Pulldown or Renegade Row?
Planfit users log Lat Pulldown more often — 81,834 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 Lat Pulldown and Renegade Row need?
Lat Pulldown needs a machine, and Renegade Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Lat Pulldown is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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