Easy Row or Bike Movement Prep
easy row or bike warm-up
2 unhurried rounds
6-8 controlled Easy Row or Bike reps
30 sec easy Row
Start the workout feeling prepared, not tired
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Easy Row or Bike — Simple Warm-Up Guide
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By Borja Bes — CrossFit Athlete & Hyrox Finisher
An easy row or bike is a low-skill way to raise body temperature before a full-gym session. Choose one machine, keep the effort conversational, and finish feeling more prepared than when you started. Use it to raise temperature, rehearse clean positions, and prepare the joints without creating fatigue before the main workout.
Quick answer
An easy row or bike is a low-skill way to raise body temperature before a full-gym session. Use Easy Row or Bike before training at an easy, controlled pace; finish feeling warmer or moving more freely, never fatigued.
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Muscles Worked
Cardiovascular systemLegsBack
Equipment
Rower or stationary bike
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Using Easy Row or Bike to prepare cardiovascular system and legs before sessions that include Row, without spending energy needed for the main work. |
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| Avoid if | Avoid or scale Easy Row or Bike if pain changes the movement or the intended position cannot be controlled. Correct this common fault before adding volume: turning the warm-up into a hard interval. |
| Scaling | Pedal or row more slowly with minimal resistance. |
How to Do the Easy Row or Bike
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Choose the rower or bike and set a light resistance.
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Start at an effort that allows normal conversation.
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Build the pace slightly after the first minute.
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Finish with smooth breathing and no leg burn.
Common Mistakes
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Turning the warm-up into a hard interval.
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Using heavy resistance before the joints and muscles are ready.
Coaching Tips
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Aim for roughly three or four out of ten effort.
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Use the machine that best matches the main workout or feels best today.
Scaling Options
Easier / Beginner
Pedal or row more slowly with minimal resistance.
Harder / Advanced
Add two brief cadence increases while staying below hard effort.
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Easy Row or Bike Readiness Flow
pre-workout easy row or bike
Every 90 sec x 4 rounds
30 sec easy cardio
6-8 controlled Easy Row or Bike reps
Use the remaining time to breathe and reset
Frequently Asked Questions
How should Easy Row or Bike feel?
During Easy Row or Bike, you should feel warmer and move more freely, but not tired. Keep the range controlled and reduce it if you feel pinching or sharp pain.
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