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Exercise 3200 · REF LuBEORI

Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar exercise animation

Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar

Category
Back
Target
Upper Back

Swapping in a V-bar for this row narrows the grip and shifts the pull toward a neutral hand position, which tends to feel easier on the shoulders than a straight bar while still working the same upper-back muscles. The fixed arc of the lever machine also means you can't cheat the range with body English the way you can on a free-weight row.

How to Do the Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself facing the machine.
  2. Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
  3. Pull the v-bar towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the weight back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar primarily targets the Upper Back, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.

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Equipment Alternatives

Don't have leverage machine? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar work?
The Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar primarily targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar?
The Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever Bent-Over Row With V-Bar?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Back Lever targets the same upper back using body weight instead.