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Leverage Machine Chest Supported High Row

How to do the leverage machine chest supported high row, the muscles it works, and the mistakes to avoid. Pulled straight from the Kovo app's exercise library.

Animated demonstration of the Leverage Machine Chest Supported High Row
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Difficulty
Beginner
Logged as
Weighted reps
Movement
Horizontal Row
Mechanic
Compound

How to do it

Adjust the chest pad and seat so your torso is supported. Grip the high handles and row down and back toward your upper ribs, squeezing your upper back. Pause, then return under control.

  1. 1Upper back and rear delts engaging as you pull from the high handle position
  2. 2Elbows drive down and back with a strong squeeze at the top
  3. 3Chest stays supported throughout the motion

Common mistakes

  • Avoid shrugging or letting your shoulders roll forward
  • Do not lift your chest off the pad or use momentum
  • Avoid flaring elbows excessively high

Muscles worked

The leverage machine chest supported high row mainly works the lats and mid traps, with the biceps, forearms, and rear delts assisting.

  • LatsPrimary
  • Mid TrapsPrimary
  • BicepsSupport
  • ForearmsSupport
  • Rear DeltsSupport
  • Lower BackMinor
  • Upper TrapsMinor
  • Lower TrapsMinor
  • Upper AbsMinor

Leverage Machine Chest Supported High Row strength standards

See how your leverage machine chest supported high row ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.

  • Bronzee1RM110 lb
  • Silvere1RM172.5 lb
  • Golde1RM250 lb
  • Platinume1RM330 lb
  • Diamonde1RM377.5 lb
  • Champione1RM417.5 lb

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Last reviewed April 2026.