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Pullups Alternatives & Substitutes
Discover the best alternatives to Pullups that target your lats. Find exercises for different equipment levels and workout settings.
Why Use Alternatives?
- •All these exercises target the lats like Pullups
- •Mix different alternatives to prevent plateaus and keep workouts fresh
- •Choose alternatives based on available equipment and your fitness level
- •Some alternatives may emphasize different parts of the muscle
Other Alternatives(1)
Bodyweight Alternatives(1)
Cable Alternatives(5)
Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown
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Targets: Lats
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Kneeling High Pulley Row
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Targets: Lats
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Kneeling Single-Arm High Pulley Row
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Targets: Lats
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One Arm Lat Pulldown
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Targets: Lats
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Shotgun Row
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Targets: Lats
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Machine Alternatives(1)
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best alternatives to Pullups?
The best alternatives to Pullups include Band Assisted Pull-Up, Chin-Up, Close-Grip Front Lat Pulldown. These exercises target the same lats muscles.
Why would I need an alternative to Pullups?
You might need alternatives due to: equipment availability, gym crowding, injury prevention, muscle confusion for better results, or working around physical limitations.
Do alternative exercises work the same muscles as Pullups?
Yes, all listed alternatives primarily target the lats. However, each may emphasize slightly different aspects of the muscle or recruit different stabilizers.
Original Exercise
Pullups
Lats
Bodyweight • beginner
Target Muscles
All alternatives target the same primary muscles