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Old 07-19-21, 08:56 AM  
Garrie A.
 
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Help with renegade rows

I've been getting into Caroline Girvan's workouts lately and notice that a lot of her upper body workouts have renegade rows. Am I the only one who has problems holding my hands on the dumbbell handles while in plank position?

I have lifting gloves but that doesn't seem to help. Yes, I know you can put your hands on the floor in between reps, but in Caroline's workouts where you are timed, every second counts.

Renegade masters (pun intended ) I need your advice!
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Old 07-19-21, 11:03 AM  
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Old 07-19-21, 11:46 AM  
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No renegade master here, but I'll throw in my two cents.

I cannot do one-handed moves with my weight resting on dumbbells or kettlebells, so I use a high step (easier than the floor). However, I can do a few kettlebell pushups by using Gripads. But only a few. And with both hands on the bells. If I try to do renegade rows or tricep extensions, I will get a pain in my palm that will eventually radiate up my arm. Those moves just don't work for me. And as you say, lifting gloves don't really help. I find the Gripads have more cushion.

I don't know how Caroline's workouts are set up, but could you do all the reps on one side instead of alternating?
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Old 07-19-21, 02:13 PM  
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I go to my knees rather than be in real plank, so I'm basically in tabletop. Another option is to stand with one leg propped up on a very high step or the seat of a chair.
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Old 07-19-21, 03:11 PM  
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There was a thread a while back asking about what moves you won't or can't do. Renegade rows was one of my moves. I have a hard time holding a plank position with my hands on dumbbells. So I end up putting one hand on the floor and doing the row with my other arm. It isn't as fast, but much more comfortable for me. So I either don't do as many reps, or spend more time doing the set of renegade rows. Sorry, my response isn't any help, but I sympathize!
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Old 07-19-21, 03:39 PM  
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I got it! I think I found my solution! I set up my Club Step to about 12 inches (4 risers each side), put my dumbbells on the step in row position, and tried a few. Not as much pressure on my hands, and I have a feeling that this will (slowly but surely) help me build up to doing full renegade rows on the floor, by slowly taking one riser level down at a time as I get stronger.
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Old 07-19-21, 03:40 PM  
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I sympathize too, I also find it uncomfortable to hold a plank with hands on dumbbells.
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Old 07-19-21, 03:48 PM  
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I don't do them. I like to go as heavy as I can on rows, and I can't do that in plank position.
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Old 07-19-21, 03:52 PM  
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I don't do them. I like to go as heavy as I can on rows, and I can't do that in plank position.
I agree! The back is my favorite muscle to work and I HATE shortchanging it!
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Old 07-19-21, 06:19 PM  
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I did a workout with Caroline the other day where she put her non-working hand on a yoga block. I found that very comfortable.
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