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« on: October 30, 2006, 06:27:28 PM »
Well, at the YMCA here there is a rowing machine.  It has a platform you push off with your legs, and a rope that you have to pull in a rowing motion.  I was wondering what kind of benefits, and gains this machine has because I really enjoy using it.
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« Reply #1 on: October 30, 2006, 07:22:14 PM »
I don't know much but i've heard that rowing really kicks ass. I heard it was cardio and strength in one and I also heard it does a massive amount of core work.
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« Reply #2 on: October 31, 2006, 08:06:02 AM »
Core, back endurance, some back hypertrophy depending on total power output per time... as you know olympic rowers have HUGE backs. Overall just a really good exercise like jogging.
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« Reply #3 on: October 31, 2006, 08:12:26 AM »
...though much better than jogging. Rowing is probably the most effective "endurance" movement that you can participate in. It is also a great tool when combined with bodyweight exercises and weight training in circuit fashion. Overall,  a rower is the most-practical "aerobics machine" that you will find, which is why it's most often free in every gym you go to..it's not easy, so it's definitely not popular!
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« Reply #4 on: October 31, 2006, 12:13:10 PM »
i'm curious, why is it better/best/most effective?
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« Reply #5 on: November 01, 2006, 05:57:09 PM »
Yeah me too.  I suppose I'll start doing a bunch at school.
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« Reply #6 on: November 01, 2006, 10:01:08 PM »
It is better because it uses a full kinetic chain movement. The row starts with a hip extension (glute / ham) then an upper body extension (core / abs) followed by back contraction, and finally an arm pull. This is all done with resistance, and when done with intensity pretty much "fires the body up". Think of the deadlift high-pull as an aerobic exercise, that's basically what a rowing machine does.
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