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Lever Bent Over Row exercise animation

Lever Bent Over Row

Category
Back
Equipment
Barbell
Target
Upper Back

Despite the machine name, this bent-over row pattern trains the upper back and lats through a hip-hinged pulling motion, similar to a barbell row but with the resistance curve the lever machine provides. Keeping the torso angle fixed through the set matters more here than the actual weight moved, since standing up mid-set turns it into a shrug.

How to Do the Lever Bent Over Row

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and knees slightly bent.
  2. Hold the barbell with an overhand grip, hands slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  3. Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and chest up.
  4. Pull the barbell towards your lower chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower the barbell back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Bent Over Row 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 barbell? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

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