Close grip chin-ups focus on back muscles. They require an underhand pull-up bar grip.
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Dumbbell Pullover
Dumbbell pull-ups target the chest (pectoralis major and minor) and latissimus dorsi. Dumbbell pullovers are done on a bench with both hands above the chest.
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The dumbbell bent-over row is an easier alternative to full-bodyweight pull ups. Because pull-ups require lifting your body vertically against gravity.
Dumbbell Bent-Over Row
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Pull-ups and dumbbell upright rows work your upper body. The upright row works trapezius, lateral, and frontal deltoids. Pull-ups emphasize the latissimus dorsi.
Dumbbell Upright Row
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Standing cable lat pulldowns target the latissimus dorsi like pull ups. The traps, biceps, and rhomboids are also engaged.
Standing Cable Lat Pulldown
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Barbell bent-over rows work lats, rhomboids, traps, rear delts, and biceps. This pull-up variation is great for back development.
Barbell Bent Over Rows
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The towel row adds difficulty to rowing by using a towel as a grip. It targets comparable muscles as the inverted row, but with a towel.