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Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row

Category

Back

Equipment

Leverage Machine

Target

Upper Back

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Reversing the grip on a T-bar row changes the elbow path and tends to bring more biceps and lower lats into the pull compared to the standard neutral or overhand grip. A useful variation to rotate in once the standard T-bar row grip has been trained for a while.

How to Do the Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row

1. Set the seat height and position yourself on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the floor.
2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip, slightly wider than shoulder-width apart.
3. Keep your back straight and engage your core.
4. Pull the handles toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
5. Pause briefly at the top of the movement, then slowly release and extend your arms back to the starting position.
6. Repeat for your planned rep target, maintaining clean technique and steady breathing on every repetition.

Muscles Worked

The Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row primarily targets the Upper Back, with Biceps as the primary synergist muscle group, along with the Forearms.

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Equipment Alternatives

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FAQ

What muscles does the Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row work?

The Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row primarily targets the upper back, with the biceps and forearms assisting.

What equipment do I need for the Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row?

The Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row is done with a leverage machine.

What's a good alternative to the Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row?

If you don't have access to a leverage machine, the Back Lever targets the same upper back using body weight instead.