lever reverse grip vertical row

A back exercise targeting the upper back, performed with leverage machine.

lever reverse grip vertical row demonstration
lever reverse grip vertical row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do lever reverse grip vertical row

  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

Primary (target)

Upper Back

Secondary

BicepsForearms

Related exercises

All back exercises β†’

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