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Correct Rowing Machine Technique
 

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A correct rowing machine technique is essential to help you achieve the benefits without risk of injury. Whilst using a rower is a fairly low risk exercise you could experience some lower back discomfort or shoulder pain if your technique is poor.

Try the following steps to ensure a good technique and then check out the diagrams.
  • Keep your elbows close to your body
  • Move from your hip joints
  • Keep your pelvis and back moving together
  • Do not round your back
  • Lean only slightly forward and back
  • Use your legs
  • Let your movements flow

Now follow the instructions below.

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correct rowing machine technique
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Rowing machine technique
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1. The Catch
Lean slightly forward with your arms straight and shins almost vertical.


2. The Drive
Press down your legs, gradually lean back and finish pulling with your arms (elbows going back).


3. The Finish
Finish with your legs straight, arms bent with you upper arms by your torso and the rowing handle at your abdomen.


4. The Recovery
Straighten your arms, lean forward from the hips, then bend your knees to slide forward.


5. Return to the catch (1)
Get ready for the next stroke.
If you follow the above steps you will have a rowing machine technique that will allow you to keep training on a regular basis to get fit and into shape.

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