Renegade Row vs Ring High Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions vs 47. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Ring High Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Ring High Row: 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 47 for Ring High Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Ring High Row 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 Ring High Row Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Ring High Row |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 47 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 Ring High Row
Ring High Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Pull your arms back naturally while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 2. Pull until your chest touches the ring.
- 3. Slowly 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 rounding your back.
For a full Ring High Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Ring High Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Ring High Row?
Planfit users log Renegade Row more often — 124 sessions against 47 for Ring High 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 Ring High Row need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Ring High Row needs bodyweight only.
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