Rowing Machine: muscles worked and form

Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Rowing Machine, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.

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Muscles worked

Main	Cardiovascular system, Latissimus dorsi, Quadriceps
Also	Gluteus maximus, Biceps brachii

Setup

Sequence legs-body-arms on the drive and reverse it on the recovery.

How to do it well

Drive with the legs first
Then lean back and pull to the ribs
Return arms-hips-legs in order

Common mistakes

Pulling with the arms too early
Rounding the lower back

Similar exercises

Ski Erg
Sled Push
Air Bike
Elliptical
Stair Climber
Stationary Bike

General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.