Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar
Also known as: bent-over lever row with v-bar, machine bent-over row with v-bar, bent-over machine row with v-bar
Chasing posture that holds through the day? Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar uses a fixed machine groove to get there.
How to do Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar
- Adjust the seat height and position yourself facing the machine.
- Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent.
- Pull the v-bar towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
- Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release the weight back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar Sets and Reps by Goal
Strength
3 sets of 5-6 reps with 2-3 minutes of rest. Add one plate only when the full range stays smooth.
Hypertrophy
3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Control the return instead of letting the stack drop.
Endurance
2-3 sets of 15-18 reps with 45-60 seconds of rest. Match the seat and pad settings every session.
Common Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar Mistakes
Letting the weight stack crash on the way back
Control the return for the same count as the working phase.
Rounding the upper back to reach a little further
Hold a tall chest and shorten the range instead.
Skipping warm-up sets and starting at working weight
Run two light build-up sets so the first hard set is not the first rep.
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Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar — Frequently Asked Questions
How do you do the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar?
Adjust the seat height and position yourself facing the machine. Grasp the v-bar with an overhand grip, keeping your back straight and your knees slightly bent. Pull the v-bar towards your abdomen, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Use a leverage machine and keep the movement controlled through the full range. The animated GIF above shows the complete rep at normal speed.
What muscles does the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar work?
The Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar primarily targets the upper back. It is classified as a back exercise and is performed with a leverage machine.
How many sets and reps of the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar should I do?
For muscle growth: 3 sets of 10-12 reps with 90 seconds of rest. Control the return instead of letting the stack drop. Adjust the load rather than the rep target if form breaks down before the final rep.
Is the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar good for beginners?
Yes. The Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar is a beginner-level movement, so it is a reasonable place to start. Keep the load light enough that you can control every rep and stop 2-3 reps short of failure while you learn the pattern.
What can I do instead of the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar?
Try the Smith Narrow Row, Barbell Incline Row or the Elevator. Each trains the upper back with a similar movement pattern, so you can swap based on the equipment you have available.
Is the Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar the same as the bent-over lever row with v-bar?
Yes. The Lever Bent-over Row With V-bar is also commonly called the bent-over lever row with v-bar or the machine bent-over row with v-bar. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "bent-over lever row with v-bar" and "machine bent-over row with v-bar" refer to this same movement.
