Rowing Machines?

patar

Hey... So I'm 17 and I'm thinking of getting a rowing machine... I'm quite active... running, cross-trainer blah... But I haven't got a lot of upper body strength. I'm wondering would a rowing machine be a good option to combine cardio exercise with building upper body strength? =D GRMA! ;D

marathonic

The rowing machine is excellent but I believe it hits the legs moreso than the upper body - although it does hit both.

If you're 17, I assume the budget may be tight so keep an eye on http://www.adverts.ie/for-sale/sports-fitness/exercise-equipment-weights/208/ and buy the best you can buy within your budget - assuming it is reasonably priced for second hand equipment.

jugger0

Its a pulling movement so your upper back will get alot of work, it wont give you a nice chest though... to be honest i know alot of rowers and upper body strength isnt really their thing, if you want to get strong start weightlifting and do alot of push ups,chinups etc. The rowing machine is excellent for cardio/endurance though thats for sure.

dekbhoy

i use the rowing machine regularly when gym training ad often compete at club level, its more of an all over body workout rather than specifically upperbody, stroke starts with legs and finishes with arms but takes in core muscles as well as shoulders. No doubt its excellent for endurance training and cardio.personally i would do weight training along with either treadmill crosstrainer or rowing machine. BTW if your purchasing one , the concept 2 is the international standard one

kopite davo

i've just put an advert selling the concept 2 on adverts.ie if your interested in the concept 2. its a very good machine, selling cos i hurt my neck after a fall and rowing would not help it according to a physio.

patar

kopite davo wrote: »

i've just put an advert selling the concept 2 on adverts.ie if your interested in the concept 2. its a very good machine, selling cos i hurt my neck after a fall and rowing would not help it according to a physio.

How much we looking at? btw thanks everyone for the advice

denballs

combine cardio with..pffft...lmao..............its very simple...........do cardio when you wanna do cardio....and lift weight when you want to rip muscle to increase strength/muscle...............even on the highest setting of a rowing machine...it will take years to develop the strength you could get from weights in a month

Duck's hoop

patar wrote: »

Hey... So I'm 17 and I'm thinking of getting a rowing machine...

Have you ever really looked at one? A Concept 2? You'll need a large space. They're not compact.

And a TV. I could never do any more than 10 mins. It's a great workout though.

The Guvnor

I could not find a C2 for sale on adverts. Already sold?
PM if you prefer.