If you want a heart-hammering cardio workout, look no further than the ergometer (ERG), or the indoor rowing machine. An intense workout on the ERG can fry fat, combust calories, and build serious muscle. Unfortunately, most guys stray from this gym staple because they don't know how to use it. And if you do hop on for an interval or two, it’s easy to fall into common rowing pitfalls that prevent you from getting the best workout possible.
It's okay. We've been there, too. So we reached out to Bryan Volpenhein, head coach of the U.S. men's Olympic rowing team and Olympic gold medalist, to set us on the right course.