How Do You Use Rowing Machines?

Before using your rowing machine, don't forget that you need to warm up and properly stretch before working out. Also, stop your workout immediately if you experience any kind of pain in the lower back. You will first have to sit on the rowing machine seat and see that you legs are fully extend onto the machine's foot pads. Use an overhand grip, pulling the handles towards the abdomen and leaning back a little.

Then, tilting your upper body forward right from your hips, get into a comfortable position, but don't bend your knees. You will then have to gradually curve your knees so that you can proceed to slide forward and get into the "catch" position.

In order to stroke, you will have to extend your legs while you lean back and at the same time, pull the rowing handles toward the chest. Come back to the "catch" position after each stroke, by smoothly stretching out your arms and bending your legs, while leaning forward.