Lever Row

Instructions

Preparation

Lay on seat and position chest against strap. Grasp lever handles with an overhand grip.

Execution

Pull lever down until elbows are behind back and shoulders are pulled back. Return until arms are extended and shoulders are stretched forward. Repeat

Muscles

Target: The primary muscle intended for exercise.

• Back, General

Synergists: A muscle that assists another muscle to accomplish a movement.

• Erector Spinae Lower Back

  

   
• Trapezius, Middle (Back (Upper), Traps)

  

   
• Trapezius, Lower (Back (Middle), Lower Traps)

  

   
• Rhomboids (Back (Middle)

  

• Latissimus Dorsi (Back (Middle, Outer), Lats)

  

   
• Teres Major (Back (Outer), Lats little helper)

  

   
• Deltoid, Posterior (Shoulder (Rear), Rear Delts)

  

   
• Infraspinatus (Rotatory Cuff, Back)

  

   
• Teres Minor (Rotatory Cuff, Back)

  

   
• Brachialis (Arm (Side), Lower Biceps)

  

   
• Brachioradialis (Forearm (Upper-outer), Supinator longus (out dated))

  

   
• Pectoralis Major, Sternal (Chest, Lower Pecs)

  

   

Stabilizers: A muscle that contracts with no significant movement to maintain a posture or fixate a joint.

• Biceps Brachii (Arm (Front), Biceps, Biceps Cubiti)

  

   
• Triceps, Long Head (Arm (Rear), Triceps)