Calorie Row
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps, Quads
Calorie Row focuses on Lats, Traps, Quads, with Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders 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 rower with your feet secured in the foot straps, knees bent, and shins vertical.
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Grasp the handle with an overhand grip, arms extended forward, and back straight.
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Initiate the movement by pushing off powerfully with your legs, extending them while keeping your core engaged.
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As your legs extend, lean back slightly from your hips and pull the handle towards your lower chest or upper abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Finish with your legs fully extended, torso leaning back slightly, and the handle pulled to your body.
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To return, extend your arms forward, allowing the handle to move away from your body.
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As your arms extend, hinge forward from your hips, then bend your knees and slide the seat forward to return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Calorie Row primarily targets Lats, Traps, Quads , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Biceps, Lower Back, Shoulders . 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.
