Strength

Leverage Iso Row

The leverage iso row is a beginner strength exercise for your lats, using machine.

Main muscles
Lats
Also works
Biceps, Middle back
Equipment
Machine
Level
Beginner
Leverage Iso Row, starting position
Start
Leverage Iso Row, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Load an appropriate weight onto the pins and adjust the seat height so that the handles are at chest level. Grasp the handles with either a neutral or pronated grip. This will be your starting position.
  2. Pull the handles towards your torso, retracting your shoulder blades as you flex the elbow.
  3. Pause at the bottom of the motion, and then slowly return the handles to the starting position. For multiple repetitions, avoid completely returning the weight to the stops to keep tension on the muscles being worked.

Alternatives to the leverage iso row