lever seated row

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

lever seated row demonstration
lever seated row β€” demonstration

Body part

Back

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target muscles

Upper Back

Secondary muscles

Biceps, Forearms

How to do lever seated row

  1. Adjust the seat height and footrests to a comfortable position.

  2. Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet on the footrests.

  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, shoulder-width apart.

  4. Keep your back straight and your core engaged.

  5. Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.

  6. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement.

  7. Slowly release the handles and return to the starting position.

  8. 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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