Exercise Comparison
Alternating Renegade Row vs Two-Arm Kettlebell Row
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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.
Two-Arm Kettlebell Row
Place two kettlebells in front of your feet. Bend your knees slightly and then push your butt out as much as possible as you bend over to get in the starting position.
Grab both kettlebells and pull them to your stomach, retracting your shoulder blades and flexing the elbows. Keep your back straight. Lower and repeat.
Verdict
Both exercises target the middle back. Alternating Renegade Row is a expert exercise using kettlebells, while Two-Arm Kettlebell Row is intermediate and uses kettlebells. Choose Two-Arm Kettlebell Row if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Alternating Renegade Row for a greater challenge.