The best replacement for rows is columns.

The best alternatives to rows are rated as following:
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★★★  pull ups
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★  power cleans
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★  curls
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★  pulldowns
★  isles
★  pull downs
★  bent over rows
★  corn rolls
★  columns excel
★  dumbbell rows
★  pullups
★  shrugs
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Speaking about rows, one probably shouldn't forget about shaping.

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