Lever bent-over row with v-bar
The lever bent-over row with v-bar is a compound exercise targeting the upper back muscles. Using a leverage machine, the exercise involves pulling a v-bar towards the torso while maintaining a bent-over position, engaging the upper back, biceps, and forearms.
At a glance
- Area
- Back
- Main muscle
- Upper back
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Keep your back straight and core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top of the movement.
- Control the weight on the way down.
What to watch out for
- Lower back pain or injury
- Shoulder impingement
- Elbow tendinitis
Also known as
Rematore piegato con v-bar alla macchina a leve, lever bent-over row, v-bar row, upper back row, leverage machine row