How to Use a Rowing Machine Properly?

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How to Use a Rowing Machine Properly?
Using a rowing machine is a good exercise option
since it gives you a total body work out with one
machine. In addition to building up your muscles,
a rowing machine offers a cardiovascular work
out, which is needed for heart health. In order
to get the greatest amount of benefit from your
rowing machine, you will need to ensure that you
are using it properly. Following this guide will
help you to learn the best techniques to get the
most from your work out.
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Instructions

1. Sit on the seat of the rowing machine.
2. Put your feet into the foot straps, adjusting
   them so that your feet are firmly held against
   the pedals. Your entire foot should rest along
   the foot pedal, including your heel. This will
   prevent you from using only your toes when you
   are rowing, which could cause injury.
3. Take the handle in both hands (or one hand on
   each if there are two handles) and slide the seat
   all the way forward so that your knees are up
   against your chest. This is the starting
   position.
4. Push back with your legs and pull on the handle
   with your arms until your legs are fully extended
   and you have pulled the handle up to your chest.
   This is the power stroke.

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5. Return to the starting position by sliding
back down until your knees are against your chest
and the handle is all the way forward. This is
the recovery step. 6. Repeat Steps 3 through 5
at a pace that allows you to breathe hard but
still hold a conversation. For cardiovascular
benefits, you should continue to row for at least
20 to 30 minutes.
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