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Rowing machine
Feet strapped on the plates, shins near vertical at the catch, handle in both hands, chain about level.
- 1Drive the legs, then open the hips, then pull the handle to the lower ribs.
- 2Return arms, then hips, then knees. Don't bend the knees first.
- 3Keep the back long. Don't round it to reach farther.
Easy to miss: Yanking with the arms first, or collapsing the chest at the finish.
Muscles
Copper on the figure is a prime mover. The softer tone helps.