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Rower Burst

Full-body cardio burst. Only use it when your back feels good and your hinge is solid.

💪 Heart & lungs💪 Back💪 Legs🏋️ rower
Rower Burst — start positionRower Burst — end position
Start ↔ end position
Photos: free-exercise-db (public domain)

Step by step

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Setup

Feet strapped in, damper around 4–5.

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  1. Setup: Feet strapped in, damper around 4–5.
  2. Drive with the legs first.
  3. Then lean back slightly with a straight back.
  4. Then pull the handle to your lower ribs.
  5. Return in reverse: arms, body, legs.
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Pre-set checklist

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🛡️ Back safety

  • •Repeated bending under load. Skip it if your back is irritated — use the bike instead.

✗ Common mistakes

  • ✗Rounding the lower back at the catch
  • ✗Pulling with arms first

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