Lever Pullover
Target your back and chest with the Lever Pullover! Build strength and definition with this effective machine exercise.
The Lever Pullover is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and chest, with help from the core and traps. You'll need: lat pulldown machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Pullover Muscles Worked
Primary
Lats (latissimus dorsi); Upper Chest (pectoralis major, clavicular head)
Secondary
Obliques; Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Lever Pullover Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Lever Pullover
Adjust the seat height so your shoulders align comfortably with the pivot point of the machine.
Sit back firmly against the pad with your feet flat on the floor and grip the handles overhead.
Inhale deeply, then press your elbows downward and forward in an arc against the pads.
Squeeze your lats hard at the bottom of the movement as you bring the handles toward your torso.
Exhale smoothly while reversing the motion in a controlled manner to return to the starting position.
Lever Pullover FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Pullover work?
The Lever Pullover mainly works the back and chest, with help from the core and traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and pectoralis major.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Pullover?
Lat pulldown machine.
Is the Lever Pullover a compound exercise?
Yes. It's a compound movement, meaning it trains several muscle groups at once rather than isolating one.
What workout day should the Lever Pullover go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Lever Pullover variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Barbell Pullover with Bench Press, Barbell Arm Bent Pullover, Barbell Decline Pullover and Barbell Pullover.
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