Renegade Row vs Butterfly Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions vs 14. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Butterfly Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Butterfly 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 14 for Butterfly Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Butterfly 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 Butterfly Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Butterfly 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 | 14 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 Butterfly Pull Up
Butterfly Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Use the recoil to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 2. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 3. Please repeat for the specified number of times.
Coach's Tips
- Please rise using the strength of your shoulder blades instead of your arms.
For a full Butterfly Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Butterfly Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Butterfly Pull Up?
Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions against 14 for Butterfly 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 Butterfly Pull Up need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Butterfly Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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