Back · Leverage Machine
Plate Loaded Lever Bent Over Row
How to do the plate loaded lever bent over row, 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
- HorizontalPull
- Mechanic
- Compound
How to do it
Stand at the plate-loaded leverage row and grip both handles. Hinge slightly at the hips with a braced, neutral spine and pull the handles toward your torso, then lower under control.
- 1Feel your lats and upper back contract as you pull toward your waist
- 2Keep your core braced and spine neutral for stability
- 3Squeeze your shoulder blades together at the top and control the release
Common mistakes
- Avoid rounding your back; hold the hinge position
- Do not shrug or pull with your arms alone; initiate with your back
- Avoid letting the weight drop; control the descent
Muscles worked
The plate loaded lever bent over row mainly works the lats and mid traps, with the biceps, forearms, lower back, and rear delts assisting.
- LatsPrimary
- Mid TrapsPrimary
- BicepsSupport
- ForearmsSupport
- Lower BackSupport
- Rear DeltsSupport
- Upper TrapsMinor
- Lower TrapsMinor
- Upper AbsMinor
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Last reviewed June 2026.