Rowing Is a Killer Total Body Workout, and Hydrow’s Best Rowers Are Up to $800 Off Right Now. Story by Tim Kohut, Charles Thorp, NASM • 3d.

The Rower Activates Most of Your Body's Big Muscle Groups. Story by Greg Presto • 1mo. EARLIER THIS YEAR, Phil Clapp sat down on a Concept2 machine in London and rowed 1,000 meters in two ...

Rowing isn’t just cardio—it’s a full-body workout that builds strength, burns fat and supports total body recomposition. Here’s how to do it right, per experts.

That is because rowers engage all major muscle groups in your body, including your core and shoulders, Sarah Fuhrmann, the owner of ucanrow2 and a certified rowing instructor, told Live Science.

In reality, rowing is a full-body workout. According to the American Fitness Professionals Association, the rowing stroke consists of 65–75% leg work and 25–35% upper body work.

The best rowing machines deliver a full-body workout anyone can do, regardless of their fitness level. Our top picks include Peloton and Hydrow.

Read my Hydrow Pro Rower review to learn how it’s a luxurious and well-constructed rowing machine with a Peloton-like subscription program and virtual classes.

We highly recommend the YOSUDA Magnetic/Water Rowing Machine for anyone looking to purchase a high-quality rower for home use. With its easy assembly, quiet operation, and full-body muscle workout ...

9. TOPIOM Water Rowing Machine, $470; The best at-home rowing machines, according to Olympic rowers 1. Concept2 Row Erg Rowing Machine, $990. There’s a general consensus among Olympic rowers ...