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Cardio Row
Rowing machine conditioning. Builds the aerobic engine while strengthening the legs, hips, and upper back.
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Why it matters for golf
Rowing trains conditioning through a leg drive and hip hinge, the same legs then trunk then arms sequence the swing uses. It also strengthens the upper back, which supports posture at address.
Coaching cues
- Sequence legs, then body, then arms.
- Reverse the order on the way back in.
- Long strokes with a strong leg push.
- Keep the back flat throughout.
Common faults
- Pulling with the arms before the legs finish.
- Rounding the back at the catch.