Renegade Row vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 334 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 334 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 334 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown
One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Gather your shoulder blades while naturally pulling your arms back.
- 2. Rotate your palms facing forward towards your body and pull them up to shoulder height.
- 3. Rotate your palms back to face forward and raise your arms.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to strain your shoulders by fully extending your shoulders and arms.
- 2. Please be careful not to let your trapezius muscles rise.
- 3. Please be careful not to let your elbows fall back.
For a full One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown?
Planfit users log One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown more often — 334 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 One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Cable Lat Pulldown needs a machine.
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