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How to do the Lever T Bar Reverse Grip Row

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The Lever T-Bar Reverse Grip Row uses a supinated hand position to shift more tension onto your lats and lower traps, making it one of the most effective machine movements for building a thick, powerful back. Master the mechanics here and you will lay a foundation that carries over to every pulling movement you ever train.

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Muscles worked

Primary
LatsMid-back
Secondary
BicepsRear deltsForearms

Step-by-step

  1. Set the chest pad at a height where your arms fully extend without your shoulders rounding forward, then grip the handles with palms facing up shoulder-width apart.
  2. Brace your core, retract your scapulae slightly before you pull, and keep your chest pressed firmly against the pad throughout the entire movement.
  3. Drive your elbows back and down toward your hips, squeezing your lats hard at the top as the handles reach your lower chest.
  4. Lower the weight under full control over two to three seconds, letting your shoulder blades protract and your lats stretch completely before the next rep.

Common mistakes

  • Using too much weight and letting the shoulders shrug upward during the pull, which shifts stress to the traps and away from the lats. Fix this by reducing the load and consciously pulling the shoulders down before each rep.
  • Bouncing the weight stack at the bottom instead of controlling the descent, which eliminates the crucial stretch under tension. Fix this by pausing for one second at full extension on every single rep.
  • Gripping too wide or letting the wrists curl excessively, which reduces lat recruitment and strains the forearms. Fix this by keeping wrists neutral and hands directly below the elbows throughout the pull.

Pro tip — Actively think about driving your elbows into your back pockets rather than pulling with your hands. This mental cue virtually eliminates bicep dominance and forces your lats to own every inch of the movement.

Sets & reps by goal

Build muscle3–4 sets × 6–10 reps
Get stronger4–5 sets × 3–6 reps
Lose fat / tone3 sets × 10–12 reps

Rest: 2–3 min between sets (60–90s on lighter days).

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