What Muscles Does a Rower Work?

The beauty of a rowing stroke is that it activates the lower body (like your quadriceps and glutes), upper body (like deltoids and lats), and core muscles (the coveted abdominal muscles) all at once. Many believe that rowing is all about leg strength, but as you can see, this couldn't be further from the truth.

Can you lose belly fat on a rowing machine?

Rowing is an efficient way to burn calories, as well as build strong and defined muscles - but is it enough to help you shed stubborn belly fat, compared to other forms of cardio like running? The short answer is yes.

Is a rower a good workout?

"As long as you maintain strong form, the rowing machine is a great full-body workout that can improve both strength endurance and cardiovascular endurance." In terms of calories, moderate rowing and moderate cycling burn about the same amount—about 200-300 calories in 30 minutes, according to Harvard Medical School.