A pulling exercise that mimics the motion of rowing a boat, targeting the back, shoulders, and arms. Can be performed with machines, cables, or actual boats for both strength training and cardiovascular fitness.
From Old English 'rowan' meaning to propel with oars. The exercise application comes from the sport of rowing, with indoor rowing machines developed in the 1980s to allow year-round training.
Rowing is one of the most complete exercises you can do - it works 85% of your body's muscles in a single movement! Olympic rowers have some of the highest VO2 max scores of any athletes, often exceeding even elite cyclists and runners.
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