Exercise Comparison
Alternating Renegade Row vs Dumbbell Incline Row
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Renegade Row
Only in Dumbbell Incline 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.
Dumbbell Incline Row
Using a neutral grip, lean into an incline bench.
Take a dumbbell in each hand with a neutral grip, beginning with the arms straight. This will be your starting position.
Retract the shoulder blades and flex the elbows to row the dumbbells to your side.
Pause at the top of the motion, and then return to the starting position.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Renegade Row is a expert exercise using kettlebells, while Dumbbell Incline Row is beginner and uses dumbbell. Choose Dumbbell Incline Row if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Renegade Row for a greater challenge.