Exercise technique

lever alternating narrow grip seated row

The lever alternating narrow grip seated row is a machine-based exercise targeting the upper back, performed by alternately pulling each handle towards the torso while maintaining proper posture.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the seat height and footplate position to ensure proper alignment.
  2. Sit on the machine with your back straight and feet flat on the footplate.
  3. Grasp the handles with a narrow grip, palms facing each other.
  4. Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the exercise.
  5. Pull one handle towards your torso while keeping the other handle stationary.
  6. Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
  7. Slowly return the handle to the starting position and repeat with the other side.
  8. Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Biceps, Forearms.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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