Lever High Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Grab the lever handles with an overhand grip, ensuring your hands are slightly more than shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the lever towards your upper chest, keeping your elbows out to the sides and squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Hold this position for a moment, then slowly return the lever to the starting position while maintaining control of the movement.
- Repeat these steps for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you maintain proper form throughout the exercise.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lever High Row is a strength training exercise that primarily targets the muscles in your back, shoulders, and arms, enhancing upper body strength and improving posture. This exercise is beneficial for both beginners and advanced fitness enthusiasts as it can be adjusted to various fitness levels. Individuals would want to incorporate the Lever High Row into their routine to develop muscle definition, boost upper body power, and promote better body alignment.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Hold the lever with an overhand grip, with your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart. Make sure your grip is firm but not overly tight to avoid unnecessary strain on your wrists and hands.
When performing the Lever High Row, make sure to pull the lever towards your upper abdomen, keeping your elbows out to the sides. The movement should be controlled and steady, not fast or jerky. A common mistake is to use momentum to pull the lever, which can result in muscle strain and decreases the effectiveness of the exercise.
Proper breathing is essential when performing any exercise. For the Lever High Row, inhale
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