What equipment do you need for the leverage machine chest supported row?

You need leverage machine to do the leverage machine chest supported row.

What is a good leverage machine chest supported row?

For men, a good leverage machine chest supported row is about a 250 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 110 lb and elite lifters pass 417.5 lb. For women, the standards run from about 45 lb to 235 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

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Leverage Machine Chest Supported Row

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

Equipment: Leverage Machine
Difficulty: Intermediate
Logged as: Weighted reps
Movement: Horizontal Row
Mechanic: Compound

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How to do it

Adjust the seat and chest pad so the handles start around mid-torso. Keep your chest on the pad and pull the handles back by driving your elbows toward your hips. Pause for a squeeze, then return under control.

1Lats and mid-back doing the work with a strong squeeze between the shoulder blades
2Keep your chest on the pad and drive elbows back in a smooth path
3Control the return to maintain tension

Common mistakes

Avoid shrugging or yanking the handles with momentum
Do not let your chest lift off the pad
Avoid rounding your shoulders forward at the bottom

Muscles worked

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

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

Leverage Machine Chest Supported Row strength standards

See how your leverage machine chest supported 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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Weight (lb)Reps

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Last reviewed April 2026.