4. Use
3.3 Rowing technique
With a rowing motion you will train the muscle groups in your abdomen, arms, legs,
shoulders and back.
42 - Manual Driver DMR800 Rower
Before you start rowing, place your
feet on the footrests and tighten
the foot straps firmly. Grab the
handlebar with both hands.
Start the rowing motion by sliding
the seat downwards as far as
possible by bending your knees.
Keep you upper body upright,
stretch your arms forward with your
hands at knee height.
Move backwards by stretching your
legs. Your arms remain stretched
and your upper body remains
upright.
When your legs are stretched, lean a
bit backward (not than 20˚ compared
from your legs), in the meantime
pull the handlebar towards your
diaphragm. During this motion widen
your chest, place you shoulders
backwards en slightly bend your
elbows outward.
Keep your legs stretched and bring
your arms forward, keep your body
upright. Bend your knees and slide
forward until your back into the first
position.