Lats exercise · leverage machine
Lever Pullover
The lever pullover is a leverage machine exercise that targets the lats, with the triceps and shoulders assisting.
- Target muscle
- Lats
- Also works
- Triceps, shoulders
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body part
- Back
How to do the lever pullover
- Adjust the seat and handles of the leverage machine to a comfortable position.
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and grasp the handles with an overhand grip.
- Keep your arms slightly bent and your core engaged.
- Slowly pull the handles towards your chest, squeezing your lats.
- Pause for a moment at the peak contraction, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Sets and reps
For muscle growth, 3–4 sets of 8–12 reps with 60–90 seconds of rest is a proven starting point. For strength, use a heavier weight for 3–5 sets of 3–6 reps and rest 2–3 minutes. Add a little weight once you hit the top of your rep range on every set.
Muscles worked
The main muscle is the lats. The triceps and shoulders work as secondary muscles. See all lat exercises or every machine exercise.
