Cardio

Rowing

Rowing is a full-body exercise targeting key muscle groups like arms, legs, and core. It improves cardiovascular health and endurance by stimulating heart rate. Mimicking boat rowing, it offers an efficient workout to elevate fitness levels.

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Rowing instructions

Step-by-step instructions

1

Start by sitting on the rowing machine with your feet secured on the foot pads.

2

Hold the handles using a firm overhand grip.

3

Bend your knees, and move your hips back until your shins are perpendicular to the ground.

4

Pull the handles toward you, straighten your legs, and lean your body back slightly.

5

Move your body forward and bend the knees to return to the starting position, then repeat the exercise.

Start by sitting on the rowing machine with your feet secured on the foot pads.

Hold the handles using a firm overhand grip.

Bend your knees, and move your hips back until your shins are perpendicular to the ground.

Pull the handles toward you, straighten your legs, and lean your body back slightly.

Move your body forward and bend the knees to return to the starting position, then repeat the exercise.

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Strength distributions

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