Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row

Also known as: reverse grip lever vertical row, machine reverse grip vertical row, reverse grip machine vertical row

Beginner

Upper Back

Leverage Machine

Use a fixed machine groove to build posture that holds through the day: Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row earns a spot in every back session.

How to do Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row

Adjust the seat height and footplate position to ensure proper alignment.
Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the footplate.
Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, palms facing up.
Keep your back straight and engage your core.
Pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together.
Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly release and extend your arms back to the starting position.

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Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row 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.

Easier and Harder Than Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row

Harder progression

Kettlebell Alternating Renegade Row

Swap Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row For

Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row

Smith Narrow Row

Elevator

Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row — Frequently Asked Questions

How do you do the Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row?

Adjust the seat height and footplate position to ensure proper alignment. Sit on the machine with your chest against the pad and your feet flat on the footplate. Grasp the handles with an underhand grip, palms facing up. 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row work?

The Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row good for beginners?

Yes. The Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row?

Try the Barbell Reverse Grip Incline Bench Row, Smith Narrow 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 Reverse Grip Vertical Row the same as the reverse grip lever vertical row?

Yes. The Lever Reverse Grip Vertical Row is also commonly called the reverse grip lever vertical row or the machine reverse grip vertical row. Different gyms and training programs label it differently, but "reverse grip lever vertical row" and "machine reverse grip vertical row" refer to this same movement.