How To Use Rowing Machines Video

Rowing machines are great for the back. Learn tips and techniques for working out the chest, back, shoulders, and arms in this weightlifting video.

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Works back & biceps
Slightly bend knees
Chest out & chin forward
Squeeze shoulder blades together

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Lance is certified personal trainer through American Fitness Association of America. He graduated from UNC with a biology degree and currently works for a gym. He specializes in weight training, circuit training, endurance training, and teaching people the proper forms for exercise. He enjoys helping others reach their goals.

LANCE BUMGARNER: Right now, I'm going to show you how to use a rowing machine. Right here we have a rowing machine. This machine is going to be working primarily your back muscles, the back sides of your shoulders and a little bit of your biceps. The first thing you're going to want to do is adjust the weights based on your fitness level. You have your handles here. Sit down on the bench, place your feet on the feet pads. We're going to slide back slightly bending your knees, keep your shoulders back and your chest out and your chin forward, pull those hands straight in by your sides, make sure you don't go too far, squeeze those shoulder blades together, get a good contraction, return the weights, exhale, inhale. Make sure you stay in control of the weights at all times. Here you can also do a one-arm exercise, holding this weight completely out straight or you can bring it in and go one at a time. After you complete your set, safely return the weights back to the starting position. Just remember to keep those feet firmly planted on the feet pads, keep that back nice and straight. I've just showed you the proper ways to execute a rowing machine.

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