Rowing Machine
Muscle Groups: Lats, Traps, Quads
Rowing Machine 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 Rowing Machine 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 shins vertical.
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Lean forward slightly from your hips and extend your arms to grasp the handle with an overhand grip.
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Initiate the movement by pushing off with your legs, extending them fully.
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As your legs extend, lean back slightly from your hips and pull the handle towards your abdomen, keeping your elbows close to your body.
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Finish the stroke with your legs straight, 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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As your arms extend, lean forward from your hips and bend your knees, sliding the seat forward until you return to the starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Rowing Machine 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 Rowing Machine, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Rowing Machine, 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.
