Skip to content
Handler
Vertical pull pattern

20 vertical pull exercises

Every movement in Handler's library classified as a vertical pull pattern. 7 are tagged beginner. Use the equipment and difficulty groups below to compare options, not as a guarantee that one exercise can replace another.

Library data updated Handler exercise library
Exercises
20
With video demo
20
Bodyweight
5
Timed holds/intervals
0

Muscles trained by this pattern

Equipment used

Other movement patterns

Beginner (7)

Intermediate (7)

Advanced (6)

Questions about this list

What counts as a vertical pull movement?
Handler's library groups 20 exercises under the vertical pull pattern; the primary muscles are mostly lats, upper back, lower traps. A shared category does not make exercises equivalent replacements. Compare each exercise's equipment, difficulty and form cues before choosing an option for your training goal.
Are vertical pull exercises measured in reps or time?
All 20 are measured in reps.
How many beginner vertical pull exercises are there?
7 of the 20 are tagged beginner. Each exercise page shows its position in a progression chain so you can move up or down in difficulty.

Available on iOS and Android

Put your next workout in Handler.

Build a strength plan, log your sets and review your next targets with contextual coach chat. Handler Pro is required after onboarding; subscription terms are shown before purchase.

Download on the App Store