Lever Pullover
The Lever Pullover primarily works the Latissimus Dorsi, with secondary activation of the Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head) and stabilizer support from the Trapezius (Lower). It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Latissimus Dorsi.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Horizontal Pull |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Latissimus Dorsi |
| Secondary | Levator Scapulae, Pectoralis Major (Sternal), Pectoralis Minor, Posterior Deltoid, Rhomboids, Teres Major, Triceps (Long Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Latissimus Dorsi (back)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Levator Scapulae (neck)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Major (Sternal) (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Pectoralis Minor (chest)
- Secondary Muscle Posterior Deltoid (shoulders)
- Secondary Muscle Rhomboids (back)
- Secondary Muscle Teres Major (back)
- Secondary Muscle Triceps (Long Head) (triceps)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Trapezius (Lower) (back)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust seat height so lever is near shoulder axis. Sit on machine and push foot lever. Place elbows on pads and grasp bar from behind. Release foot lever and place feet on platform or to sides. Execution: Pull lever forward and down until elbows are to sides. Return until shoulders are fully flexed, or upper arms are parallel to torso. Repeat. Comments: When finished, push foot lever before releasing arm from lever. Release foot lever after releasing arm from lever. Actual range of motion is dependent upon individual shoulder flexibility.
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