Exercise Comparison
Alternating Renegade Row vs Incline Bench Pull




Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in Alternating Renegade Row
Only in Incline Bench Pull
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.
Incline Bench Pull
Grab a dumbbell in each hand and lie face down on an incline bench that is set to an incline that is approximately 30 degrees.
Let the arms hang to your sides fully extended as they point to the floor.
Turn the wrists until your hands have a pronated (palms down) grip.
Now flare the elbows out. This will be your starting position.
As you breathe out, start to pull the dumbbells up as if you are doing a reverse bench press. You will do this by bending at the elbows and bringing the upper arms up as you let the forearms hang. Continue this motion until the upper arms are at the same level as your back. Tip: The elbows will come out to the side and your upper arms and torso should make the letter "T" at the top of the movement. Hold the contraction at the top for a second.
Slowly go back down to the starting position as you breathe in.
Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Renegade Row is a expert exercise using kettlebells, while Incline Bench Pull is beginner and uses barbell. Choose Incline Bench Pull if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Renegade Row for a greater challenge. Alternating Renegade Row is a compound movement working multiple joints, making it better for overall strength. Incline Bench Pull isolates the target muscle for focused development.