A rowing machine is a specialised piece of machinery that you can find at most gyms. By aligning the body horizontally and pulling motions, a rowing machine offers many benefits for the body. However, this is dependant on appropriate use.
Proper form and timing allow you to leverage all the benefits of a rowing machine. This blog will take you through how to use rowing machine properly and for best results in the long term.
How to use a rowing machine properly?
While the machine often looks intimidating to beginners, the basic principle behind a rowing machine is the typical movement its named after. You have to simulate the rowing mation, exactly like you would in the real environment.
- Begin with your seat at the front. Keep your knees bent and body compressed. Grasp the handle of the machine with body hands.
- Push yourself back using only your legs before then pulling back both arms. Your hands should come to rest near your sternum.
- Move your arms back to the start position and then bring your legs back in.
- Remember this order: legs, arms, arms, legs.
It is your lower body generating the power. Your legs should be the force driving the exercise, not your arms even though they are involved.
Some common mistakes to avoid:
- Hunching your back
- Over-gripping the handle
- Making a scooping motion in place of a linear rowing motion
- Pulling back with your arms raised too high
- Parting your knees
Conclusion
A rowing machine is an easy and even enjoyable way to strengthen your muscle groups and get in a full-body workout. Depending on your goals in the gym, you can use the machine for an intensive cardio workout or even a cooldown exercise.
Remember that workouts with equipment like the rowing machine are only a part of a larger wellness routine. You must simultaneously develop balanced eating habits and seek health check-ups as needed.
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