What equipment do you need for the leverage machine lat pulldown?

You need leverage machine to do the leverage machine lat pulldown.

What is a good leverage machine lat pulldown?

For men, a good leverage machine lat pulldown is about a 195 lb estimated one-rep max, the Gold (intermediate) standard in Kovo. Beginners start near 95 lb and elite lifters pass 312.5 lb. For women, the standards run from about 47.5 lb to 185 lb. The tier table above lists every rank from Bronze to Champion.

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Leverage Machine Lat Pulldown

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

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

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How to do it

Set the seat so the handles start just overhead with your chest tall and shoulders down. Pull the handles down toward your upper chest by driving your elbows down and back, then return under control to a full stretch.

1A strong lat squeeze under the armpits at the bottom, with the mid-back assisting and the biceps secondary.

Common mistakes

Shrugging up, leaning way back to turn it into a row, or yanking with momentum instead of controlling the eccentric.

Muscles worked

The leverage machine lat pulldown mainly works the lats and biceps, with the forearms, lower traps, mid traps, upper abs, and rear delts assisting.

LatsPrimary
BicepsPrimary
ForearmsSupport
Lower TrapsSupport
Mid TrapsSupport
Upper AbsSupport
Rear DeltsSupport

Leverage Machine Lat Pulldown strength standards

See how your leverage machine lat pulldown ranks, from Bronze to Champion. These are the same standards the Kovo app uses to rank your lifts.

Bronzee1RM95 lb
Silvere1RM137.5 lb
Golde1RM195 lb
Platinume1RM250 lb
Diamonde1RM285 lb
Champione1RM312.5 lb

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Weight (lb)Reps

Kovo tracks this rank automatically as you train, across every lift, and levels you up as you get stronger.

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Last reviewed April 2026.