How to Do Partner Rowing Exercises

Incorporating various rowing exercises into your workout routine is a great way to tone up the arms through force resistance while still increasing the endurance and improving the flexibility of your body. This exercise which throws a partner in the mix is a very cost effective way of getting into shape since all you need is a couple of exercise bands and a friend to execute the workout.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Exercise bands (2)

1. Stand face-to-face with your partner for this rowing exercise, and take a hold of the handles to your exercise bands. Your partner will grab onto the opposite ends.

2. Take a few steps apart until you feel some resistance in the band, making sure the elastic isn’t too taut as you will still need some stretch to begin the rowing. Your arms should be bent at about 90 degrees with your elbows positioned to your sides.

3. Roll back your shoulder to open your chest, still keeping the angle solid in your arms.

4. Bend the knees slightly and begin to row by drawing both bent elbows back. With this motion, your elbows will arc up slightly. Pay attention to the movement, keeping your wrist straight and your shoulders sturdy. You should feel a slight pull in the chest as well as some tension in your upper arms. As you draw your elbows back, your partner should do the same.

5. Continue to row for a count of 12 repetitions.

6. Take another step back, increasing the tightness of the bands. This increase in tension will also increase the resistance.

7. Row again for another 12 repetitions.

Tips & Warnings

• Make sure there is enough room around you to avoid adjusting your movements of the row.
• Make sure to warm up properly before any exercise. For this form, stretch out your chest, biceps, triceps and upper back.

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