Renegade Row vs L Sit Pull Up
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions vs 1. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and L Sit Pull Up and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs L Sit 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 1 for L Sit Pull Up.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and L Sit 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 L Sit Pull Up Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | L Sit Pull Up |
|---|---|---|
| Muscles worked | back, traps, and biceps | back, traps, abs, and biceps |
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 1 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 L Sit Pull Up
L Sit Pull Up Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull yourself up until your chin clears the bar.
- 2. Maintain the angle of your legs and the alignment of your body while rising.
- 3. Slowly extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. The difficulty is high for beginners, so proceed after developing sufficient strength and core stability.
- 2. Be careful not to strain your back and shoulders, and keep your abdominal strength engaged to prevent your legs from sagging.
- 3. Do not overdo it and proceed according to your fitness level.
For a full L Sit Pull Up guide with alternatives and benefits, see the L Sit Pull Up exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or L Sit Pull Up?
Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions against 1 for L Sit Pull Up. Both train Back, so pick the one that matches the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
Do Renegade Row and L Sit Pull Up work the same muscles?
Not quite. Renegade Row loads back, traps, and biceps, and L Sit Pull Up loads back, traps, abs, and biceps.
What equipment do Renegade Row and L Sit Pull Up need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and L Sit Pull Up needs bodyweight only.
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