Upper back · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Row

The lever seated row is a machine-based exercise targeting the upper back. It involves pulling handles towards the torso while seated, focusing on squeezing the shoulder blades together.

Primary muscle: Upper back
Also works: Biceps and Forearms
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Back

How to do Lever Seated Row, step by step

Adjust the seat height and footrests to a comfortable position.
Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet on the footrests.
Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, shoulder-width apart.
Keep your back straight and your core engaged.
Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement.
Slowly release the handles and return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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Muscles worked

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

Track Lever Seated Row in SPLYT

Lever Seated 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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