Renegade Row vs High Row Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and High Row Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs High Row Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and High Row Machine 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 High Row Machine Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | High Row Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 4,545 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 High Row Machine
High Row Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull your elbows towards your sides.
- 3. While keeping your back straight, fully extend your elbows and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your waist.
For a full High Row Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the High Row Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or High Row Machine?
Planfit users log High Row Machine more often — 4,545 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 High Row Machine need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and High Row Machine needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
High Row Machine is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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