Lever Seated Row Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Back
- Primary Muscle
- Latissimus Dorsi
- Secondary Muscles
- Brachioradialis, Deltoid Posterior, Trapezius, Brachialis, Teres Minor, Infraspinatus, Teres Major
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Cable Seated Row
How to: Lever Seated Row
- Adjust the seat and chest pad to ensure proper alignment.
- Grasp the handles with a neutral grip and sit down with feet flat on the floor.
- Pull the handles towards your torso while keeping your elbows close to your body.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Slowly return to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Using momentum instead of muscle to pull.
- Allowing the elbows to flare out excessively.
- Not fully extending the arms at the start of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weight for beginners to learn proper form.
- Perform the exercise seated on a bench for added support.
Tips
- Focus on squeezing your shoulder blades together at the peak of the movement.
- Keep your back straight and avoid leaning too far forward or backward.
- Control the weight during both the contraction and return phases.
Lever Seated Row Alternatives
Tags
strength
back
latissimus dorsi
exercise
pull
shoulders