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Rowing machine intervals

A compound exercise for the upper back and quads, with help from the lats, hamstrings. Equipment: rowing machine.

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WorksUpper backQuadsLatsHamstrings

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How to do it

  1. Setup: Strap your feet in and set a work and rest time.
  2. Row hard for the work time: legs, then body, then arms
  3. Paddle easy through the rest

Muscles worked

Rowing machine intervals: 3D figure mid-rep with the upper back and quads highlighted

Equipment

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