Rowing machines - Correct way?

[SideWinder]

Rawr.

My family now have a rowing machine. Now, is there a correct way to use it - avoiding back problems? Currently i slide on the seat all the way forward so the line goes right back into the wheel and i pull all the way back..if that makes sense?

Either way, i have just started, getting used to it and i am aiming to row a 1km every morning.

Opinions, advice etc?

 

[Morba]

a thread perfect for Breamy

 

[Raymond Lin]

1km ? That's only like 4 minute of riding, make it 2km

 

[SideWinder]

1km ? That's only like 4 minute of riding, make it 2km

Yeah, i've only just started so for my very first attempt it took me 8mins.

 

[Raymond Lin]

I always put on some music when i ride, it motivate me to rider harder, best with some high tempo and angry kind of music.

 

[SideWinder]

So for a daily workout in the morning (Heard this was the best time to exercise?), work my way up to 2km?

 

[PhilthyPhil]

I always put on some music when i ride, it motivate me to rider harder, best with some high tempo and angry kind of music.

Riding? What are you on about? He is talking about a rowing machine

Anyway... British rowing technique, how to adjust feet height - this is more important than you might think

 

[Gilly]

Keep your back straight at all times. You can lean forward and back, but don't bend your back. Arms, shoulders and legs need to be doing the work.

 

[Breamy]

Riding? What are you on about? He is talking about a rowing machine

Anyway... British rowing technique, how to adjust feet height - this is more important than you might think

thats the best guide tbh just follow that and dont try to reach to far orward as you will damage your back