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Exercise 0581 · REF nZZZy9m

Lever High Row exercise animation

Lever High Row

Category
Back
Target
Upper Back

The high row angle pulls from above rather than straight in front, which shifts some of the work toward the rear delts and upper traps compared to a standard seated row. It pairs well after a lower row movement to hit the back from a different angle in the same session.

How to Do the Lever High Row

  1. Adjust the seat height and foot platform to a comfortable position.
  2. Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the foot platform.
  3. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
  4. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
  5. Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  6. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release the handles back to the starting position.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever High Row primarily targets the Upper Back, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Rear Deltoids.

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More Upper Back Exercises

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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 High Row work?
The Lever High Row primarily targets the upper back, with the biceps and rear deltoids assisting.
What equipment do I need for the Lever High Row?
The Lever High Row is done with a leverage machine.
What's a good alternative to the Lever High Row?
If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Back Lever targets the same upper back using body weight instead.