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AMRAP 12
8 controlled reps
10 bodyweight reps
200m easy run or 60 sec cardio
Cardio & Jump Rope
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
Easy Row or Bike is best used when the workout goal matches its main demand: cardio & jump rope capacity, clean mechanics, and scalable intensity.
Muscles Worked
Cardiovascular systemLegsBack
Equipment
Rower or stationary bike
Best For, Avoid If, and Scaling
| Best for | Cardio & Jump Rope WODs, skill practice, and athletes who can keep easy row or bike mechanics consistent under fatigue. |
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| Avoid if | Pain changes your movement pattern, fatigue makes reps sloppy, or the workout asks for a standard you cannot repeat safely. |
| 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.
3
Build the pace slightly after the first minute.
4
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How should Easy Row or Bike feel?
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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