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How to do Lever Reverse T-bar Row

The lever reverse t-bar row is a machine-based exercise targeting the upper back. It involves pulling handles towards the chest while seated, emphasizing scapular retraction and upper back engagement.

Lever Reverse T-bar Row demonstration
Primary muscle
Upper back
Also works
Biceps and Forearms
Level
Beginner
Category
Back

How to do Lever Reverse T-bar Row, step by step

  1. Adjust the seat height and footplate position on the leverage machine.
  2. Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the footplate.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  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 T-bar Row works your upper back as the main mover, with help from your biceps and forearms.

Track Lever Reverse T-bar Row in SPLYT

Lever Reverse T-bar 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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