Renegade Row vs Hanging
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Hanging and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Hanging: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Hanging 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 Hanging Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Hanging |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 486 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 Hanging
Hanging Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Grab the bar with both hands and hang.
- 2. Stretch your arms and elongate your upper body.
- 3. Hold for a certain amount of time and breathe.
Coach's Tips
- Be careful not to strain your wrists and shoulders when hanging.
For a full Hanging guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Hanging exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Hanging?
Planfit users log Hanging more often — 486 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 Hanging need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Hanging needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Hanging is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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