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Assisted Pull-up alternatives

The Assisted Pull-up mainly trains your lats. These swaps hit the same muscles, so you don't lose the session.

Lat Pulldown

Cable · Same lats

Thigh pad snug, grip a little wider than shoulders.

Cue: Drive elbows down to ribs, slight lean back, no yanking.

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Single-Arm Cable Pulldown

Cable · Same lats

High pulley with a single handle.

Cue: Pull elbow to hip pocket, long stretch at top.

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One-Arm Dumbbell Row

Dumbbell · Same lats

One knee and hand on a bench, other foot on the floor.

Cue: Pull elbow to hip, pause, no torso twist.

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Bent-Over Dumbbell Row

Dumbbell · Same lats

Dumbbell in each hand, soft knees.

Cue: Hinge forward, flat back, pull both dumbbells to your hips.

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