How to Row

  1. Sit on the rower facing the console.
  2. Position your feet in the foot bindings and fasten.
    Warning: An open binding could interfere with your workout.
  3. Begin the stroke comfortably forward and push strongly back with your legs while keeping your arms and back straight.
    Catch Drive Finish Recovery Catch
    Comfortably forward with straight back and arms. Push with the legs while arms remain straight. Pull through with arms and legs rocking slightly back on your pelvis. Upper body tips forward over your pelvis and move forward. Catch and begin again.
  4. Begin to pull your arms back as they pass over your knees and continue the stroke through to completion rocking slightly back over your pelvis.
  5. Return to the starting position and repeat.
  6. For further details regarding rowing technique please refer to our website at www.lifefitness.com.
Parent topic: Overview