Lever High Row (plate loaded) Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachialis, Trapezius Lower Fibers, Infraspinatus, Teres Major, Brachioradialis, Pectoralis Major Sternal Head, Teres Minor, Trapezius Middle Fibers, Deltoid Posterior
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Leverage High Row
How to: Lever High Row (plate loaded)
- Sit down on the leverage machine and adjust the seat as needed.
- Grasp the handles with both hands and sit with your back pressed against the pad.
- Pull the handles towards your torso while squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Slowly return to the starting position, ensuring full extension of your arms.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Leaning too far forward or backward instead of maintaining a neutral spine.
- Using too much weight, leading to poor form.
- Rounding the shoulders instead of keeping them back.
Modifications
- Adjust the seat height to ensure proper alignment.
- Use lighter weights to build strength gradually.
Tips
- Keep your back straight and engage your core during the movement.
- Ensure you fully extend your arms at the start to maximize the range of motion.
- Control the weight throughout the exercise to reduce the risk of injury.
Lever High Row (plate loaded) Alternatives
Tags
back
strength
latissimus dorsi
machine
pull
upper body