Upper back · Barbell · Intermediate

How to do Lever Bent Over Row

The lever bent over row is a compound strength exercise targeting the upper back, performed with a barbell. It requires good posture, core stability, and proper technique to avoid injury.

Lever Bent Over Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Equipment
Barbell
Level
Intermediate
Category
Back

How to do Lever Bent Over Row, step by step

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  4. Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Bent Over Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Lever Bent Over Row in SPLYT

Lever Bent Over Row is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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