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gif_boxLever Alternating Narrow Grip Seated Row
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Leverage MachineCategory
strength
Mechanic
compound
Cal/min
5.5
Force
pull
Lever Alternating Narrow Grip Seated Row is a intermediate multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Upper Back in the Back region. Performed using leverage machine, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Biceps and Forearms.
list_alt Step-by-Step Instructions
Adjust the seat height and footplate position to ensure proper alignment.
Sit on the machine with your back straight and feet flat on the footplate.
Grasp the handles with a narrow grip, palms facing each other.
Keep your chest up and shoulders back throughout the exercise.
Pull one handle towards your torso while keeping the other handle stationary.
Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the end of the movement.
Slowly return the handle to the starting position and repeat with the other side.
Continue alternating sides for the desired number of repetitions.
warning Common Mistakes
Losing tension in the core or lower back partway through the movement — because Lever Alternating Narrow Grip Seated Row loads multiple joints at once, a small breakdown in bracing at the hips or spine compounds through the whole chain.
Yanking the weight with momentum instead of pulling through a full, controlled range of motion — this shortchanges the contraction and increases strain on the joints.
Not adjusting the seat/pad height to match body proportions, which puts the joint outside its natural line of pull and reduces the exercise's effectiveness.
Progressing the load or reps too quickly before technique is consistent across every rep of every set.
person Who Should Do This Exercise
Lever Alternating Narrow Grip Seated Row is classified as a Intermediate strength exercise, so lifters with some training experience who already have basic technique and stability in place — beginners can work up to it, but should master fundamental Back movements first. It fits well in programs focused on strength training and pairs naturally with other Back movements in a balanced routine.
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