Rowing can be an important component in aerobic training and it has one other great advantage in that it provides a full-body exercise. Of all of the aerobic exercises, it develops power in both the upper body and lower body. It is estimated that rowing uses over 80% of the body’s total muscles. Virtually every muscle in the arms and legs are used in the full rowing motion.
Much the
power of rowing comes from the back muscles which are heavily worked with a
rowing session. These include the trapezius and the latissimus dorsi. And as an
additional bonus, the rectus abdominis (the abs) are also worked. The largest
muscles of the body, the quadriceps and gluteus maximus are particularly
stressed. After an intense rowing workout, your legs can feel like mounds of
jelly.
Few
people actually do on-the-water rowing, but instead use one of the many indoor
rowing machines. These machines come in many types from the most common, the
hydraulic piston machines, to the water rowers which best emulate the outdoor
rowing experience. Depending on the type, prices can range from a few hundred
dollars to a few thousand for the more exotic machines.
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