Renegade Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Renegade Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine are close in use — 152 vs 124 sessions logged. What separates them is Back loading and form.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine more often — 152 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown 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 One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 152 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 Wide Pulldown Machine
One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pass your elbows by your body and pull the handle towards your chest.
- 2. Feel the contraction of your latissimus dorsi and control it slowly.
- 3. Extend your arms and return to the starting position.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Be careful not to excessively arch your back.
- 2. Do not use excessive weight; proceed slowly and with control.
For a full One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine guide with alternatives and benefits, see the One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine?
Neither is clearly ahead — Planfit users log both at a similar rate. They both train Back, so the choice comes down to the equipment you have and the muscles you want to load.
What equipment do Renegade Row and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and One Arm Wide Pulldown Machine needs a machine.
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