Renegade Row vs Band Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Band Row more often — 948 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Band Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Band Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Band Row more often — 948 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Band Row 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 Band Row Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Band Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a resistance band |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 948 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 Band Row
Band Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull the band sideways so it can go up vertically.
- 2. While bringing your shoulder blades together, naturally pull your elbows and hands.
- 3. Using the strength of your back, lower your hands down to below your knees.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please be careful not to overly straighten your back or move it up and down.
- 3. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Band Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Band Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Band Row?
Planfit users log Band Row more often — 948 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 Renegade Row and Band Row need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Band Row needs a resistance band.
Which is easier to start with?
Band Row is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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