Low Row Machine vs Renegade Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Low Row Machine and Renegade Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Low Row Machine vs Renegade Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Low Row Machine 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 Low Row Machine and Renegade Row Differ
| What differs | Low Row Machine | Renegade Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a machine | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 3 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 3,102 sessions | 124 sessions |
How to Do Low Row Machine
Low Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms.
- 2. Pull your elbows back until they reach behind your body.
- 3. While maintaining an open chest, slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- Please keep your chest out to avoid slouching your back.
For a full Low Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Low Row Machine 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, Low Row Machine or Renegade Row?
Planfit users log Low Row Machine more often — 3,102 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 Low Row Machine and Renegade Row need?
Low Row Machine needs a machine, and Renegade Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Low Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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