18/10/2026
You don’t need to be perfect to use one of these bad boys…
BUT you can certainly get more out of it by brushing up on some key points.
Even just standing next to a rowing machine I can hear by the sound the fan makes if it’s been a good stroke or not.
Leaning back too soon is one of those habits I’ve observed a lot of in my time both coaching on the gym floor and more recently seeing content online.
I personally think staying over your hips for longer allows you to get way more out of each stroke and it’s a cue I use myself and with my clients.
If rowing still feels clunky for you or you don’t think the effort you put in merits the metres/paces/calories you get out… give this a try.