Lever Bent-over Row with V-bar (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Teres Major, Infraspinatus, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Teres Minor, Brachioradialis, Brachialis
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- V-bar Row
How to: Lever Bent-over Row with V-bar (plate loaded)
- Adjust the seat height so that your arms are fully extended when gripping the V-bar.
- Stand in front of the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Grip the V-bar with both hands and ensure your back is straight.
- Pull the V-bar towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Hold for a moment at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
Common Mistakes
- Round your back while lifting.
- Using momentum rather than muscle strength to lift the weight.
- Not fully extending the arms at the start position.
Modifications
- Use a lighter weight to start for proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated to reduce strain on the lower back.
Tips
- Maintain a neutral spine throughout the exercise.
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the top.
- Control the weight on the way down to maximize muscle engagement.
Lever Bent-over Row with V-bar (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
shoulders
pull
row