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How to do Lever Pullover

The lever pullover is a machine-based exercise targeting the latissimus dorsi (lats) and also engaging the triceps and shoulders. It is performed by sitting on a leverage machine, grasping the handles, and pulling them towards the chest in a controlled motion.

Lever Pullover demonstration
Primary muscle
Lats
Also works
Triceps and Shoulders
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Lever Pullover, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat and handles of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and grasp the handles with an overhand grip.
  3. Keep your arms slightly bent and your core engaged.
  4. Slowly pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your lats.
  5. Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Pullover works your lats as the main mover, with help from your triceps and shoulders.

Track Lever Pullover in SPLYT

Lever Pullover 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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