Rower (Steady) primarily works the lats, quadriceps, and core. It is categorized as a conditioning movement and uses Machine.
- Primary muscles
- lats and quadriceps
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- conditioning
- Catalog difficulty
- 2 of 5
How to do Rower (Steady)
- Catch: arms long, shins vertical
- Drive with legs first, then lean, then pull
- Return in reverse order — legs last on the way in
Common mistakes
- Arms pulling early — legs lead every stroke
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is lats, with quadriceps and core also involved. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Stationary Bike (Steady) · Brisk Walk / March Intervals · One-Arm Row · Lat Pulldown · Chin-Up (or Assisted) · Barbell Bent-Over Row
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