Renegade Row
Technique guide
Set-up
- Start in a straight-arm plank, gripping a dumbbell in each hand under your shoulders.
- Set your feet wider than hip-width for balance.
How to do it
- Row one dumbbell up towards your hip while pressing the other into the floor.
- Lower it under control back to the floor.
- Repeat on the other side; each row counts as one rep.
Coaching cues
- Keep your hips square to the floor as you row.
- Brace your stomach and squeeze your glutes.
Common mistakes
- Twisting the hips up as the dumbbell rises.
- Letting the hips sag towards the floor.
Safety
- Use hex dumbbells that won’t roll, and drop to your knees to make it easier.
Reviewed by Anthony Markson on 2026-11-01
This is general fitness information, not medical advice. If you have pain or an injury, see a doctor or physiotherapist before training.
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