Cardio & conditioningIntermediateIsolation

Rowing Machine

Full-body cardio on a rowing ergometer.

Rowing Machine: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Upper and lower body together
  • Low impact

How to do it

  1. Legs, then body, then arms
  2. Reverse on the way back
  3. Back stays straight

Common mistakes

  • Pulling with the arms first
  • Rounding the back

Starting prescription

sets
1
Time
900 s
Rest
0 s

Safety and limitations

  • Lower back · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse lower-back limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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