Renegade Row vs Standing Cable Row
Which one fits your Back workout plan?
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Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 sessions vs 124. Compare Back form, muscles worked, and when to use each.
Compare the benefits of Renegade Row and Standing Cable Row and pick the one that fits your Back workout.
Renegade Row vs Standing Cable Row: Which Do Planfit Users Choose?
Based on randomly selected data from 1 million completed workouts, Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 sessions compared to 124 for Renegade Row.
What most people do isn't always what fits you. Renegade Row and Standing Cable 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 Standing Cable Row Differ
| What differs | Renegade Row | Standing Cable Row |
|---|---|---|
| Equipment | a dumbbell | a machine |
| One side at a time | Yes | No |
| Difficulty | 5 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Sessions logged by Planfit users | 124 sessions | 657 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 Standing Cable Row
Standing Cable Row Muscles Worked: Back
Form
- 1. As you gather your shoulder blades, naturally pull your arms back.
- 2. Pull until the grip touches your abdomen.
- 3. Return to the starting position by straightening your back and fully extending your elbows.
Coach's Tips
- 1. Please be careful not to let your elbows flare out.
- 2. Please keep your chest open to avoid bending your waist.
- 3. Please stabilize your waist so it doesn't move back and forth.
For a full Standing Cable Row guide with alternatives and benefits, see the Standing Cable Row exercise guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better for Back, Renegade Row or Standing Cable Row?
Planfit users log Standing Cable Row more often — 657 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 Standing Cable Row need?
Renegade Row needs a dumbbell, and Standing Cable Row needs a machine.
Which is easier to start with?
Standing Cable Row is the easier place to start. Move to Renegade Row once your form holds up.
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