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Exercise 1313 · REF oROuvrX

Lever Unilateral Row exercise animation

Lever Unilateral Row

Category
Back
Target
Upper Back

Rowing one arm at a time on this machine forces each side of the back to generate its own pulling force independently, exposing any strength gap between sides that a two-arm row can hide. The fixed arc also removes the torso rotation that a free-weight one-arm row tends to invite.

How to Do the Lever Unilateral Row

  1. Adjust the seat height and position yourself facing the machine.
  2. Grasp the handles with an overhand grip and keep your back straight.
  3. Pull the handles towards your body, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
  4. Pause for a moment at the peak of the movement, then slowly release and extend your arms back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Lever Unilateral 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 leverage machine? These target the same upper back with different equipment.

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FAQ

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