OT: Rowing machines at home.

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  • rower63
    rower63 Posts: 1,991
    GT29 wrote:
    That is primarily the work of hip flexion or the anterior lower leg... The 'calves' at the back of the lower leg are not capable of dorsiflexion or knee flexion....
    actually you're right, on rethinking the recovery work is mostly done by the hamstrings behind the thigh, further removing the lower leg from any work
    GT29 wrote:
    rower63 wrote:
    The shoulders in fact also do a lot of work, as do the muscles in your back and all the "pulling" arm muscles: shoulders, biceps ...
    ... the shoulders ... actively contribute very little, unlike, skiing or kayaking, as the OP is seeking to train for.
    I disagree, especially when it comes to sculling
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  • Wheelspinner
    Wheelspinner Posts: 6,695
    You are assuming I have muscles which actually flex... :D

    Not bought anything yet, been watching the second hand markets but not much on offer. Nearest supplier has the "Waterrower" ones in stock, but not the Concept2 ones that I can find. Will go try out next week if nothing else used comes up.
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