Do rowing machines really help or is it a pointless exercise?

If you want to get better at rowing or do an alternative form of cardio, then yes.
Otherwise, no. Get a second opinion I'm not a professional

>>38914601
It's good, low impact cardio

>>38914601
It's good if you need a break from running, especially if you have a bad knee or ankle or something.

However, you have to actually be pushing yourself. A leisure row is basically the same thing as putting the elliptical setting on minimum and cracking open a book for an hour. It won't do shit.

>>38914601
God tier warm up

It is a good warm up that warms most of your muscles, not recommended though if you have already been sitting the whole day.

>>38914811
Why not?

>>38914811
you fucking idiot, stick to sucking your brofriends cock

>>38914601
>bending your knees before getting your arms away and body over

Never gonna make it

>>38914601
Yeah it's great cardio

Don't expect to be working out the next day after you do it for the first time though

>>38917171
this man knows

OP, ergs are god tier if you know how to use it. look up good form, do a variety of intensities and durations, and make sure to supplement extra chest work since that is the only major muscle group that isn't as well exercised as the others

source:varsity crew stroke in school who left with 140lb ohp and 200lb bench whoops

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>>38914601
How to do them exactly properly?

Someone post guides or vids showing the right way if poss

good training for future galley slaves

>>38917361
Kek

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>>38914601
bump

>>38914601
It's much more leg heavy than people think. Gets the heart rate up real high and makes you sweat. Works your legs and lower back. What's not to like?

>>38917341
Most gyms have Concept 2 rowers.

Here's their technique guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQ82RYIFLN8