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Rowing, Stationary

How to do the Rowing, Stationary with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

MachineIntermediate
Primary muscles

Quads

Secondary

Biceps, Calves, Glutes, Hamstrings, Lower Back, Mid Back

Equipment

Machine

Step by step

How to do the Rowing, Stationary

  1. 1

    To begin, seat yourself on the rower. Make sure that your heels are resting comfortably against the base of the foot pedals and that the straps are secured. Select the program that you wish to use, if applicable. Sit up straight and bend forward at the hips.

  2. 2

    There are three phases of movement when using a rower. The first phase is when you come forward on the rower. Your knees are bent and against your chest. Your upper body is leaning slightly forward while still maintaining good posture. Next, push against the foot pedals and extend your legs while bringing your hands to your upper abdominal area, squeezing your shoulders back as you do so. To avoid straining your back, use primarily your leg and hip muscles.

  3. 3

    The recovery phase simply involves straightening your arms, bending the knees, and bringing your body forward again as you transition back into the first phase.

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Log it, see it on your body.

Every Rowing, Stationary set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap — so your quads volume is visible at a glance — and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.

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