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SkiErg

Pull the handles down and back by hinging the hips and driving the lats, then return tall for the next stroke.

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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.

Muscles worked
Cardio, Lats
Movement
Conditioning

Sets and reps

  • Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery.
  • Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.

General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.

Alternatives

Other exercises for the cardio, for when the cardio machine is taken or you want a change.

Questions

What muscles does the SkiErg work?
The SkiErg mainly works the cardio and lats.
What equipment do you need for the SkiErg?
A cardio machine.
How many sets and reps of the SkiErg?
Intervals: 6 to 10 rounds of 20 to 60 seconds hard with equal or longer easy recovery. Steady work: 10 to 30 minutes at a pace you could hold a conversation at.
What can I do instead of the SkiErg?
Bear Crawl, Butt Kicks, Double-Unders and High Knees work the same main muscle.

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Coaches add the SkiErg to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.

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