How to do a rowing machine

cardio, legs, back

Muscles worked
cardio, legs, back
Where
At the gym
Equipment
  • No equipment

How to do it

  1. Strap your feet in, sit tall and hold the handle with straight arms, shins vertical.
  2. Push with your legs first, then lean back slightly and pull the handle to your lower chest.
  3. Return in reverse order: arms, body, then bend the knees, and keep a steady rhythm.
Common mistake

Pulling with the arms before the legs have pushed.

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