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Muscle Engagement in Rowing

Quick fact

The rowing stroke is roughly 60% leg drive, 30% back/core, and only 10% arms—contrary to the common assumption that rowing is an upper-body workout.

Why this is interesting

Rowing a boat feels smooth and rhythmic, but did you know it uses about 85% of your body's muscles in a precise sequence—starting with the legs, not the arms?