Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction
The Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction mainly works the back and traps. You'll need: seated row machine.
Required Equipment
Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction Muscles Worked
Primary
Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)
Secondary
Lats (latissimus dorsi)
How to do the Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction
Sit on the machine and adjust the chest pad and seat height so your arms reach comfortably forward to the handles.
Grip the handles firmly with your arms fully extended and keep your feet flat on the floor.
Initiate the movement by squeezing your shoulder blades together without bending your elbows excessively.
Hold the fully retracted position for a brief moment while exhaling.
Inhale as you slowly return the weight to the starting position with control.
Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction FAQs
What muscles does the Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction work?
The Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction mainly works the back and traps. The main muscles are the rhomboids and trapezius.
What equipment do you need for the Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction?
Seated row machine.
What workout day should the Lever Seated Plate-Loaded Scapular Retraction go on?
It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.
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