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Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row

Target your back with Lever Seated Supinated Rows! Build strength and definition with controlled, palms-up pulls.

The Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row is a compound exercise that mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. You'll need: seated row machine or weight plates.

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Required Equipment

Seated Row Machine
Seated Row Machine
Weight Plates
Weight Plates

Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row Muscles Worked

Primary

Lats (latissimus dorsi); Rear Shoulder (Delts) (posterior deltoid)

Secondary

Rhomboids (Shoulder Blade) (rhomboids, major & minor); Mid Traps (trapezius, middle fibers)

How to do the Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row

Lever Supinated Grip Seated Row Instructions

  • Adjustable weight plates

Positioning

  1. Adjust the Machine: Ensure the seat height is adjusted so that your feet can rest flat on the floor while your knees are slightly bent. The chest pad should rest comfortably against your chest.

  2. Set the Weight: Load an appropriate amount of weight on the machine. Start light if you are a beginner to focus on form.

  3. Sit Properly: Sit on the seat with your back straight and your torso upright. Your chest should be against the support pad.

Movement Instructions

  1. Grip the Handles: Reach for the handles with a supinated grip (palms facing you), ensuring your arms are fully extended but relaxed.

  2. Engage Your Core: Tighten your abdominal muscles and keep your shoulders down and back.

  3. Pull the Handles: Begin the movement by pulling the handles towards your midsection. Squeeze your shoulder blades together as you pull.

  4. Control the Movement: Bring the handles towards you in a controlled manner until they are near your abdomen. Keep your elbows close to your body throughout the movement.

  5. Return: Slowly extend your arms back to the starting position, allowing your shoulder blades to separate. Do not let the weights drop quickly; maintain control.

  6. Repeat: Perform the desired number of repetitions, focusing on maintaining good posture and controlled movements.

Tips

  • Breathe out as you pull the handles towards you and breathe in as you return to the starting position.

  • Avoid rounding your back; maintain a straight posture throughout the exercise.

  • Start with 2-3 sets of 8-12 repetitions, adjusting as needed based on your fitness level.

Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row FAQs

What muscles does the Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row work?

The Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row mainly works the back and shoulders, with help from the traps. The main muscles are the latissimus dorsi and posterior deltoid.

What equipment do you need for the Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row?

Seated row machine or weight plates.

Is the Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row 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 Seated Grip Supinated Row go on?

It belongs on pull day in a push/pull/legs routine.

What are some Lever Seated Grip Supinated Row variations and alternatives?

Similar exercises include the Machine Cardio Rowing, Lever Seated Single-Arm Narrow-Grip Row, Lever Bent-Over Low Row and Lever Neutral-Grip Bent-Over Row.

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