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Rowing boats are another popular exercise for people looking to get into shape. They’re popular because it’s not complicated and more importantly, if done right, it really works.
Any exercise with the first instruction being ‘sit on your bum’ is fine with us.
Again, as with all exercises, to maximise the benefit of the exercise, ensure that your technique is right. The benefits are great as rowing boats will help strengthen your core while also improving your balance.
- Sit down on your bum.
- Bend your knees towards you but ensure that your feet are touching together whilst being about 6 inches off the ground.
- Align your feet so they’re side by side but ensure you’ve got a comfortable balance.
- Extend your arms out in front of you so that they’re directly in line with your shoulders.
- Maintain a straight back and keep your neck up.
- With your feet off the ground, start pumping your legs out in front of you whilst retracting your arms in a rowing boat motion.
- Gradually build up the number of repetitions over time but ensure that you’ve mastered the proper technique first.
If you get this simple technique correct at the start then it’s a cheap, versatile and relatively easy step towards getting a more toned core.
Here’s an example.
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