by Andrea Metcalf
Strong core, ripped back, buff arms, lean legs—that’s the body of a rower. And it can be yours. Rowing is a challenging, non-impact, total-body workout that can burn 700-800 calories per hour. But proper form and posture are of the utmost importance.
There are four stages of a rowing stroke: The beginning, slide, drive, and finish. Here’s how to perfect your performance.
Beginning: Rowing isn’t just about pumping your arms and legs. The key is to leverage the weight of your entire body into the motion. First, secure your feet. Grip the handles without curving or flexing your wrists. As you begin your stroke, rather than arch your torso forward from the waist, hinge from the hips to generate power. Keep your arms extended and relaxed.
Slide: Use your hamstrings and glutes to help you slide forward. Your knees should bend comfortably towards your chest. Arms remain extended.
Drive: Engage your quads and core to push backward, as you lean your torso away from your knees, and pull your arms toward your chest in one smooth motion. Make sure to keep your elbows tucked inward near your ribs.
Finish: This is how your body should look: Forearms parallel to the floor, wrists straight, legs extended without locking your knees, torso tilted backward. You are now ready to perform the next stroke.
Now it’s time to execute what you just learned. Click here to buy your new rowing machine!
-from Fitstudio by Sears
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