Lever High Row
Step by step
How to perform
- Grab the lever handles with an overhand grip, making sure your hands are also shoulder-width apart.
- Pull the lever towards your upper chest while keeping your elbows out to the side and your back straight.
- Hold this position for a moment, ensuring you squeeze your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return the lever to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement to complete one repetition.
Overview
About this exercise
The Lever High Row is a strength training exercise that targets the upper back muscles, particularly the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and trapezius. It's an ideal workout for individuals looking to improve their upper body strength, posture, and muscle definition. Individuals may want to incorporate this exercise into their routine for its effectiveness in enhancing back strength and its contribution to a balanced, well-rounded fitness regimen.
Coaching cues
Form tips
The Lever High Row primarily works your back muscles, so it's important to engage them throughout the exercise. Keep your core tight and maintain a slight bend in your knees for stability. Avoid the common mistake of using your arms or shoulders too much, which can take the focus away from your back muscles.
Pull the lever towards your body until your elbows are at shoulder level, then slowly return to the starting position. This should be a controlled movement, not a jerk. Avoid the mistake of rushing the exercise or using momentum, as this can lead to injuries and less effective workouts.
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