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Rowing (with Rowing Machine) Alternative

12 substitute exercises that target the same muscles

1
Cable Squat Row (with Rope Attachment) demonstration

Cable Squat Row (with Rope Attachment)
2
Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift demonstration

Barbell One-Arm Side Deadlift
3
Barbell Clean Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Clean Deadlift
4
Barbell Pause Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Pause Deadlift
5
Bodyweight Good Morning Row demonstration

Bodyweight Good Morning Row
6
Swing Back demonstration

Swing Back
7
Deadlift demonstration

Deadlift
8
Barbell Deadlift demonstration

Barbell Deadlift
9
Kettlebell Swing demonstration

Kettlebell Swing
10
Trap Bar Deadlift demonstration

Trap Bar Deadlift
11
Rowing Straight Back (with Rowing Machine) demonstration

Rowing Straight Back (with Rowing Machine)
12
Barbell Snatch Pull demonstration

Barbell Snatch Pull

Criteria used to find exercise alternatives

Same target muscles

We rank alternatives highest when their primary muscles exactly match. i.e: same target muscle, different movement.

Full muscle overlap

Secondary muscles and synergists are scored too, keeping the overall movement pattern close to the original lift.

Equipment considered

Equipment overlap nudges similar-kit options up the list. But we include different-equipment alternatives too so you're never stuck.

What the Rowing (with Rowing Machine) trains

Primary Gluteus Maximus Latissimus Dorsi Quadriceps

Secondary Biceps Brachii Deltoid Posterior Erector Spinae Hamstrings Trapezius Middle Fibers

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