Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)
Strengthen your back, biceps, and rear deltoids with the Lever Reverse Grip High Row.
- Movement
- Compound
- Force
- Pull
- Per set
- 1 min
- Rest
- 2 min
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Variations of Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)
Description
A resistance exercise for the upper body that targets the back, shoulders and arm muscles. The user sits on the machine with a reverse grip on the bar and pulls it towards the chest.
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How to do Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)
- 01Setup
Adjust the seat height so that your chest is firmly against the pad and you can comfortably reach the handles with a slight bend in your arms. Load the desired weight plates onto the machine.
- 02Setup
Sit with your chest pressed against the pad and grasp the handles with an underhand (reverse) grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Ensure your feet are flat on the floor or machine footrests.
- 03
Initiate the pull by engaging your lats, driving your elbows down and back towards your torso. Pull the handles towards your upper abdomen or lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- 04
Hold the contraction briefly, focusing on the squeeze in your middle and upper back muscles. Exhale as you pull the weight towards you.
- 05
Slowly and with control, extend your arms back to the starting position, allowing your shoulder blades to protract and feeling a stretch in your lats. Inhale as you return to the start.
Tips
- Focus on driving your elbows back and down, rather than just pulling with your biceps, to maximize lat and upper back engagement.
- Maintain a neutral spine and keep your chest pressed firmly against the pad throughout the entire movement to prevent compensatory movements.
- Ensure a full range of motion by allowing your shoulder blades to fully protract at the top and retract at the bottom of each repetition.
- Control the eccentric (return) phase of the movement; slowly resisting the weight down will enhance muscle growth and strength.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back or shrugging the shoulders during the pull reduces lat engagement and can strain the neck or lower back; maintain a neutral spine and keep shoulders depressed.
- Using momentum or 'body English' to pull the weight diminishes the target muscle work; keep your chest glued to the pad and perform the movement with controlled muscle contraction.
- Not achieving a full stretch at the top of the movement limits range of motion; allow your arms to fully extend and shoulder blades to protract to maximize lat recruitment.
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Is Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded) good for beginners?
Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded) is rated intermediate. Beginners can still attempt it with lighter weight and careful form, but it's best to master easier variations first.
What equipment do I need for Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)?
You need Leverage machine to perform Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded). If you don't have this equipment, look for variations that target the same muscles with what you have available.
What are the best tips for Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)?
Focus on driving your elbows back and down, rather than just pulling with your biceps, to maximize lat and upper back engagement. Maintain a neutral spine and keep your chest pressed firmly against the pad throughout the entire movement to prevent compensatory movements. Ensure a full range of motion by allowing your shoulder blades to fully protract at the top and retract at the bottom of each repetition. Control the eccentric (return) phase of the movement; slowly resisting the weight down will enhance muscle growth and strength.
What are common mistakes when doing Lever Reverse Grip High Row (plate loaded)?
Rounding the back or shrugging the shoulders during the pull reduces lat engagement and can strain the neck or lower back; maintain a neutral spine and keep shoulders depressed. Using momentum or 'body English' to pull the weight diminishes the target muscle work; keep your chest glued to the pad and perform the movement with controlled muscle contraction. Not achieving a full stretch at the top of the movement limits range of motion; allow your arms to fully extend and shoulder blades to protract to maximize lat recruitment.
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