Star Wars Day RowAlong: How to Row Properly on a Rowing Machine | 25-Minute Follow-Along Workout

25 minutes. Low intensity. Genuinely useful rowing technique tips — while you actually row. This is a follow-along rowing machine workout at a steady, sustainable pace. Your heart rate and breathing will lift a little, but you should be able to hold a conversation throughout. No shouting, no grinding — just consistent, productive work that builds real aerobic fitness over time.Full "RowAlong Daily Workout" playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8ookhrQKwvKEfSfOxp73vX02j8LrtUilAlong the way we work through the full stroke in detail:✅ Machine setup — drag factor, seat position, foot stretcher height, handle grip✅ The recovery phase — relaxing your arms, the handle path, when to bend your knees✅ Core bracing — the one cue that connects everything✅ The drive — why it's a push, not a pull✅ Elbows during and after the drive — the fix that makes the biggest differenceWhether you're brand new to the rowing machine or just want cleaner technique while you train, this one's for you.(May the 4th be with you 🚣⚡)Chapters:0:00 Welcome & Workout Overview1:15 Machine Setup: Drag Factor1:31 Seat Position1:59 Foot Stretcher Height2:41 Handle Grip3:28 Bank Holiday Monday in Glasgow ☀️5:28 Still in Pyjamas 30 Minutes Ago6:38 Technique: The Recovery Phase8:51 Handle Path & Forward Tilt Trigger9:41 When to Bend Your Knees10:21 Bracing Your Core (The T-S-S-S Cue)11:13 The Drive — Push, Don't Pull14:53 Keeping Arms Straight During the Drive15:27 How to Adjust Your Drag Factor Mid-Row18:03 Elbows at the Finish19:29 The Chicken Wings Fix24:25 Cool-Down Row Begins26:18 Cool-Down Technique FocusFind more indoor rowing workouts, training plans, and rowing technique guides at rowalong.comWatch the full video versions on YouTube: youtube.com/@rowalong Join the community: facebook.com/groups/rowalongInstagram: @rowalong_workouts RowAlong is a free follow-along rowing workout podcast for indoor rowers of all levels. Every session is time-based and works on any rowing machine — Concept2, WaterRower, Hydrow, NordicTrack, or any gym rower. Press play. Strap in. Let's RowAlong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.