Rowing Straight Back (with rowing machine) (female)

Rowing Straight Back demonstration gif

Instructions:

  • 1Sit on the rower with your knees bent and grasp the handle with an overhand grip.
  • 2Pull the handle towards your abdomen, keeping your back straight.
  • 3Extend your arms fully to the front and bend your knees to move back to the start position.
  • 4Repeat the movement for the desired amount of reps.
  • 5End the workout slowly, return the handles to the starting position and get off the machine.

Tips:

  • Keep your back straight throughout the exercise, avoiding arching or rounding it.
  • Use your legs and core to initiate the pull, not just your arms.
  • Make sure to engage your latissimus dorsi by pulling your shoulder blades together as you row.
  • Ensure a steady rhythm, with no jerking or lunging forward too aggressively.

Rowing Straight Back Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs