Renegade Row vs Seated Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Seated Row more often — 296 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Seated Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Seated Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Seated Row more often — 296 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Seated 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 Seated Row Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Seated Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | bodyweight only |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 296 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 Seated Row
Seated Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. Please pull your elbow to brush past your side.
- 2. Please return to the starting position while maintaining strength in your back.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please keep your chest open so that your shoulders do not hunch forward.
- 2. Engage your core to prevent your back from rounding.
For a full Seated Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Seated Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Seated Row?
Planfit users log Seated Row more often — 296 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 Seated Row need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Seated Row needs bodyweight only.
Which is easier to start with?
Seated Row is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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