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Lever Bent Over Single Arm Wide Grip Row (with chest support)

Target the lats, upper back, and shoulders with this supported single-arm wide grip row. Build strength and thickness in your back muscles effectively.

Intermediate
Compound
Pull
1 min per set2 min rest

Description

An exercise that targets the lats, upper back and shoulders by pulling a weight with a single arm while leaning over a chest support.

How to Do Lever Bent Over Single Arm Wide Grip Row (with chest support)

  1. 1
    Setup

    Adjust the machine's chest pad height so your chest is firmly supported and your working arm can extend fully towards the floor without hitting the weight stack.

  2. 2
    Setup

    Stand beside the machine and grasp the wide grip handle with an overhand grip, ensuring your working arm is fully extended and your feet are shoulder-width apart for stability.

  3. 3

    Brace your core, exhale, and pull the handle directly towards your upper abdomen, driving your elbow wide and back while focusing on squeezing your shoulder blade towards your spine.

  4. 4

    Hold the peak contraction for a moment, then slowly inhale as you control the handle back to the starting position, allowing your lat to fully stretch.

  5. 5

    Complete all repetitions on one side before switching to the other arm, maintaining consistent form throughout the set.

Tips

  • Maximize lat engagement by initiating the pull with your elbow, thinking about driving it towards the ceiling behind you rather than just pulling with your biceps.
  • Maintain a stable and neutral spine throughout the movement, using the chest support to prevent any unnecessary torso rotation or excessive arching.
  • Focus on the eccentric phase; slowly control the weight back to the starting position, feeling a deep stretch in your lat before initiating the next pull.
  • Keep your free hand firmly on the machine's frame or your hip to provide additional stability and prevent your torso from twisting during the pull.

Common Mistakes

  • ×Using too much momentum or body english: Avoid rocking your torso to lift the weight; instead, reduce the weight to maintain strict form and isolate the back muscles.
  • ×Shrugging the shoulder: Prevent your shoulder from shrugging towards your ear during the pull by actively depressing your scapula and keeping your shoulder away from your ear.
  • ×Incomplete range of motion: Ensure you extend your arm fully at the bottom to get a complete stretch in the lat and pull the handle high enough to achieve a strong contraction.

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