Upper back · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row

The lever reverse grip vertical row is a machine-based exercise targeting the upper back, with secondary emphasis on the biceps and forearms. It involves pulling handles with an underhand grip while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and footplate position to ensure proper alignment.
  2. Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the footplate.
  3. Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
  4. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  5. Pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release and extend your arms back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row in SPLYT

Lever Reverse Grip Vertical 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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