Upper back · Leverage machine · Beginner
How to do Lever High Row
The lever high row is a machine-based exercise targeting the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and rear deltoids. It is performed by sitting on a leverage machine, gripping the handles, and pulling them towards the body while keeping the chest against the pad.
- Primary muscle
- Upper back
- Also works
- Biceps and Rear deltoids
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Back
How to do Lever High Row, step by step
- Adjust the seat height and foot platform to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the foot platform.
- Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
- Keep your back straight and engage your core.
- Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles worked
Lever High Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and rear deltoids.
Track Lever High Row in SPLYT
Lever High 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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