Pull Up vs Renegade Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Pull Up and Renegade Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Pull Up vs Renegade Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Pull Up 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 Pull Up and Renegade Row Differ
| What differs | Pull Up | Renegade Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a pull-up bar | a dumbbell |
| One side at a time | No | Yes |
| Difficulty | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 15,437 sessions | 124 sessions |
How to Do Pull Up
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, gently pull your arms back.
- 3. Slowly return to the starting position while keeping your chest relaxed.
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 Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Pull Up 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, Pull Up or Renegade Row?
Planfit users log Pull Up more often — 15,437 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 Pull Up and Renegade Row need?
Pull Up needs a pull-up bar, and Renegade Row needs a dumbbell.
Which is easier to start with?
Pull Up is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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