Calorie Row
Muscle Groups: Quads, Glutes
Calorie Row focuses on Quads, Glutes, with Lats, Upper Back, Biceps, Hamstrings working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Calorie Row with proper form and technique.
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Sit on the rowing machine with your feet secured in the foot straps, knees bent, and arms extended forward to grasp the handle with an overhand grip.
- 2
Initiate the drive by pushing off with your feet, extending your legs, and hinging slightly backward at your hips.
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As your legs extend, pull the handle towards your abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Finish the stroke with your legs fully extended, torso slightly reclined, and the handle at your abdomen.
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Begin the recovery by extending your arms forward, allowing the handle to move away from your body.
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Lean forward from your hips and bend your knees, sliding the seat forward to return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Calorie Row primarily targets Quads, Glutes , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Lats, Upper Back, Biceps, Hamstrings . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Calorie Row, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Calorie Row, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
