Exercise Comparison
Alternating Renegade Row vs Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row




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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Renegade Row
Only in Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
Instructions
Alternating Renegade Row
Place two kettlebells on the floor about shoulder width apart. Position yourself on your toes and your hands as though you were doing a pushup, with the body straight and extended. Use the handles of the kettlebells to support your upper body. You may need to position your feet wide for support.
Push one kettlebell into the floor and row the other kettlebell, retracting the shoulder blade of the working side as you flex the elbow, pulling it to your side.
Then lower the kettlebell to the floor and begin the kettlebell in the opposite hand. Repeat for several reps.
Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row
With a dumbbell in each hand (palms facing your torso), bend your knees slightly and bring your torso forward by bending at the waist; as you bend make sure to keep your back straight until it is almost parallel to the floor. Tip: Make sure that you keep the head up. The weights should hang directly in front of you as your arms hang perpendicular to the floor and your torso. This is your starting position.
While keeping the torso stationary, lift the dumbbells to your side (as you breathe out), keeping the elbows close to the body (do not exert any force with the forearm other than holding the weights). On the top contracted position, squeeze the back muscles and hold for a second.
Slowly lower the weight again to the starting position as you inhale.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Renegade Row is a expert exercise using kettlebells, while Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Bent Over Two-Dumbbell Row if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Renegade Row for a greater challenge.