Renegade Row vs Jumping Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Jumping Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Jumping Pull Up: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Jumping 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 Jumping Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Jumping 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 | 537 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 Jumping Pull Up
Jumping Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Jump and grab the bar slightly wider than shoulder-width.
- 2. Use the rebound to pull your arms so that your chest touches the bar.
- 3. Pull your arms naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 4. Slowly return to the starting position with your chest open.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to lose your starting position when you come down.
- 2. Please go up using the strength of your shoulder blades, not your arms.
For a full Jumping Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Jumping Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Jumping Pull Up?
Planfit users log Jumping Pull Up more often — 537 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 Jumping Pull Up need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Jumping Pull Up needs a pull-up bar.
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