What are some substitute exercises for rowing machine?

johnmcfarm

What does one replace/substitute for a rowing machine while on the road so that we don't lose conditioning for rowing? Thanks!

james3302

My first thought is that you could try a bent-over row with some weights.

Pedro_Infante

Hi J,

There are several alternative exercises for rows
I'm just going to send you a link to a page.
You'll love the link, also has vids on proper technique.
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http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/lookup/filter/muscle/id/3/muscle/lats

Pete

bikerbiz

I take a resistance band the PT gave me (the plain flat stuff...nothing fancy), and do slow, controlled, conditioning exercises like upright row, and several others aimed at different angles of my shoulders. Works great...tie a knot in one end, and stick it in a door at different heights.

If you have dumbbells in a hotel, that's even better...lots of strength/conditioning exercise you can do until you get back on the rower.

Ken
ps. If you row on a Concept 2, let's connect!

BSLugnut

Bent rows doesn't work you legs, cardio, core as well as a rowing machine.

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Cherimoose

A single exercise? That's going to be tough. Bodyweight squats work the lower body & cardio in similar manner.. but you might need to slow the pace a bit if you're heavy.

If you have access to an elliptical machine, you can modify your technique so that you actively pull with your arms. In other words, arms do more of the work, instead of letting legs do it all.