Ski Erg: muscles worked and form

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Muscles worked

Main	Cardiovascular system, Latissimus dorsi
Also	Triceps brachii, Rectus abdominis

Setup

Use the hips and lats together to power each downward pull.

How to do it well

Reach tall to start each stroke
Drive the handles down and hinge
Snap the hips and finish at the thighs

Common mistakes

Pulling only with the arms
Standing too upright

Similar exercises

Rowing Machine
Air Bike
Elliptical
Stair Climber
Stationary Bike
Treadmill Walk

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