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Rowing, Stationary

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Type: Cardio
Main Muscle Worked: Quadriceps
Other Muscles: Biceps, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Middle Back
Equipment: Machine
Mechanics Type: N/A
Level: Intermediate
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Sport: No
Force: N/A
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Rowing, Stationary Guide

Main Muscle: Quadriceps

  1. To begin, seat yourself on the rower. Make sure that your heels are resting comfortably against the base of the foot pedals and that the straps are secured. Select the program that you wish to use, if applicable. Sit up straight and bend forward at the hips.
  2. There are three phases of movement when using a rower. The first phase is when you come forward on the rower. Your knees are bent and against your chest. Your upper body is leaning slightly forward while still maintaining good posture. Next, push against the foot pedals and extend your legs while bringing your hands to your upper abdominal area, squeezing your shoulders back as you do so. To avoid straining your back, use primarily your leg and hip muscles.
  3. The recovery phase simply involves straightening your arms, bending the knees, and bringing your body forward again as you transition back into the first phase.



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May 5, 2012 3:56 PM: See if someone can help with proper form. The video does not show the sequencing to make it go smoothly. From the start, drive with your leg (until nearly extended), then pull with your arms and rock back slightly. When rowing you would then feather the oar. On the return push your hands away first,...+See More



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Jan 22, 2012 3:36 AM: This is a great exercise for HIIT cardio. Not only do you get a good leg warm up with this exercise but you can also feel it in your biceps and shoulders from the pull when you extend your legs.



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Nov 16, 2011 7:03 AM: Very important to learn proper form to get your spm and your split times down.
Push with your legs more than pulling with your arms and look at getting your spm lower your split times should get better the more time you put into it. Just learn how you should be using it first



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