Leverage Iso Row
Leverage Iso Row is a strength - lever horizontal row exercise involving Latissimus dorsi. Use these steps to learn the movement and work with your coach to choose a suitable level.
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- Primary muscles
- Latissimus dorsi
- Secondary muscles
- Biceps brachii, Rhomboids and middle trapezius
- Exercise type
- Strength - lever horizontal row
Exercise technique
- Plates
Load the two machine arms evenly.
- Seat
Set the height to bring handles to chest level.
- Grip
Choose a neutral or comfortable overhand grip for the attachment.
- Start
Support your chest and extend your arms under control.
- Pull
Drive elbows backward to bring handles toward your torso.
- Squeeze
Draw the shoulder blades together and pause briefly.
- Lower
Return the independent arms at equal speed without hitting the stops.
Key technique points
- Monitor both arm paths.
- Maintain chest height.
- Align wrists with handles.
- Do not raise the shoulders.
- Move elbows backward under control.
- Do not abruptly release tension on return.
Common mistakes
One arm moving ahead
Do not let independent-arm speeds diverge uncontrollably.
Lifting the chest
Do not finish the supported pull through lower-back swinging.
Incorrect seat
Do not work with handles so high they force your shoulders upward.
Overpulling the elbows
Do not force the final range that pushes the front shoulder forward.
Dropping onto the stop
Do not stop the weight by crashing it into the machine.
Loose grip
Do not let the handle slide onto fingertips with fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
Leverage Iso Row: why is “One arm moving ahead” a mistake?
Do not let independent-arm speeds diverge uncontrollably.
Leverage Iso Row: why is “Lifting the chest” a mistake?
Do not finish the supported pull through lower-back swinging.
Leverage Iso Row: why is “Incorrect seat” a mistake?
Do not work with handles so high they force your shoulders upward.
Leverage Iso Row: why is “Overpulling the elbows” a mistake?
Do not force the final range that pushes the front shoulder forward.
Leverage Iso Row: why is “Dropping onto the stop” a mistake?
Do not stop the weight by crashing it into the machine.
Leverage Iso Row: why is “Loose grip” a mistake?
Do not let the handle slide onto fingertips with fatigue.
What should I focus on when doing Leverage Iso Row?
Monitor both arm paths. Maintain chest height. Align wrists with handles. Do not raise the shoulders. Move elbows backward under control. Do not abruptly release tension on return.
Related exercises
- Machine-assisted Pull-up
- Resistance Band Row
- Barbell Row
- Chest-supported Dumbbell Row
- Child's Pose Lat Stretch
- Exercise Guide
Add this exercise to your program with your coach
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