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