Best exercises for
Rows, pull-ups and pulldowns, ranked for width and thickness.
Live ranking · updated by evidence & ratings
Right now Machine Row ranks first, with an overall score of 94 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Assisted Pull-Up and Lat Pulldown. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.
Why it ranks: Chest support removes the lower back from the equation, so the upper back takes all the work.
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