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Rowing machine intervals

CardioConditioningDifficulty ★GymClass-style circuit
9 MET
≈ 113 kcal per 10 min at 75 kg

How to do it

  1. Legs, then back, then arms on the drive.
  2. Arms, then back, then legs on the recovery.
  3. Hold your target split.

Coaching cues

  • Legs-body-arms
  • Relaxed grip

Common mistakes

  • Pulling early with the arms
  • Shooting the slide

Muscles worked

front view of the muscular system
front
back view of the muscular system
back
  • Heart & lungs
  • Upper back
  • Quads
  • Glutes
  • Core
  • Biceps

Primary: Heart & lungs, Upper back · Secondary: Quads, Glutes, Core, Biceps

Equipment

Rowing machine