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Air Rower
Exercising Information
EXERCISE No. 1
THE COMPLETE ROWING ACTION
This exercise will help tone and strengthen the muscle groups in your
legs, arms, shoulders, back and stomach.
Start as shown in Fig. 1 with the rowing-grip fully ‘home’. Slide down
on the seat, knees bent and grasp the rowing-grip.
Slowly move backwards, keeping a straight back, extending the legs
and pulling the rowing-grip towards your chest.
Return to the start position and repeat.
EXERCISE No. 2
ARMS ONLY ROWING
This exercise will help isolate the muscles in your arms, shoulders,
back and stomach.
Start as shown in Fig. 4 with your legs straight. Lean forward and
grasp the rowing-grip. In a gradual and controlled manner, return to
the fully upright position, curling, (overhand grip for Triceps muscle
exercise) or pulling, (underhand grip for Biceps muscle exercise) the
rowing-grip towards the chest until fully extended.
Return to the start position and repeat.
EXERCISE No. 3
LEGS ONLY ROWING
This exercise will help tone and strengthen the muscles in your legs
and back.
Start as shown in Fig. 7 with your back straight and arms
outstretched. Slide down on the seat, knees bent and grasp the
rowing-grip.
Extending your legs only and ensuring that you keep your back and
arms straight, push your body back toward the end of the rower main
rail. Return to the start position and repeat.
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FIG.4
FIG.7