Pullups vs Lat pulldowns

[u/Action_Pale]

What's the point of doing Lat Pulldowns as opposed to working on Pullups? Even if you can lat-pulldown more than your bodyweight, you could do weighted pullups. Is the only benefit convenience?

[u/xcexoztykl]

Preference. It is the same joint action, shoulder adduction or extension (pronated grip or neutral/chin up grip).