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Rowing machine alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the rowing machine, best matches first.

  1. RunTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Shuttle runTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  3. Sled dragTrains the upper back, same movement, needs sled.
  4. Stair climberTrains the quads, same movement, needs stair climber.
  5. Treadmill runTrains the quads, same movement, needs treadmill.
  6. Brisk walkTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  7. BurpeesTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  8. Cross trainerTrains the quads, same movement, needs cross trainer.
  9. CyclingTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  10. Fan bikeTrains the quads, same movement, needs exercise bike.
  11. High kneesTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.
  12. Mountain climbersTrains the quads, same movement, no equipment.

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