Renegade Row vs Archer Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions vs 11. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Archer Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Archer Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions compared to 11 for Archer Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Archer Pull Up differ in the muscles they work, the equipment they need, and how hard they are to learn — the comparison below covers each.
How Renegade Row and Archer Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Archer Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a pull-up bar |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 11 sessions |
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.
How to Do Archer Pull Up
Archer Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull the bar towards your chest while applying strength to one bicep to hold, and push the bar with the other side.
- 2. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest relaxed.
- 3. Please do the same on the opposite side.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please make sure your back does not bend excessively.
- 3. Please be careful not to use momentum.
For a full Archer Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Archer Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Archer Pull Up?
Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions against 11 for Archer Pull Up. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Renegade Row and Archer Pull Up need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Archer Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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