4 Rowing Workouts for ALL Fitness Levels

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Welcome to Home Gym Club! Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:

  • Best rowing machines for your home gym

  • 4 rowing workouts for folks of all fitness levels

  • Reviewing Transparent Labs Bulk Black

  • Plus: Labor Day deals on supplements, treadmills, and more!

Watch Party

Best Rowers for Your Home Gym

Rowing machines are one of the best ways to build strength and endurance at the same time. But with so many options out there, how do you know which one is worth it? In her latest video for the official GGR Everything YouTube channel, lead reviewer Lindsay Scheele takes the guesswork out of the process by putting the top rowers through their paces.

From smooth-moving flywheels to storage-friendly designs, Lindsay breaks down what makes each machine stand out (and where some fall short). Whether you’re chasing serious cardio conditioning or just want a versatile, low-impact option that won’t break the bank, this will help you zero in on the ideal match for your training needs and budget.

If you’ve been thinking about adding a rower to your home gym repertoire, don’t miss out on this deep dive into the best options on the market.

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In the August 13 edition of HGC, we asked, “What is your favorite type of squat?”

Here are the results:

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👉 Use our front squat vs. back squat guide to learn why (and when) you should choose one variation over the other.

4 Rowing Machine Workouts For All Fitness Levels

If you’ve been skipping the rower, it’s time to rethink your cardio game. Rowing isn’t just a means to burn calories—it’s a powerhouse full-body workout that builds strength, endurance, and conditioning simultaneously.

Whether you’re brand new and need somewhere to start or you’re eager to tackle fast-paced Tabata intervals that push your limits, we’ve got you covered with a quartet of rowing machine workouts catered to all fitness levels. Plus, we’ll show you how to sharpen your form so every pull feels smooth, powerful, and effective.

So, strap your feet in, grab the handle, and prepare to become your strongest, most confident self with each and every stroke.

Test Drive

Transparent Labs Bulk Black Review

Transparent Labs has built a reputation for clean, well-formulated supplements and their Bulk Black pre-workout is no exception. With a whopping 350 milligrams of caffeine (yes, about five espresso shots’ worth), plus a lineup of clinically dosed muscle-building ingredients, this version of Bulk is designed to hit hard without crossing into “crazy stim” territory.

But is it really the pinnacle of high-stimulant pre-workouts or just a slightly amped-up remix of the original Bulk formula? From its nootropics and caffeine-heavy punch to the noticeable absence of creatine, we dig into whether Bulk Black is the right fit for your training goals.

If you’re curious about whether this high-octane pre-workout is worth nearly $2 per serving, check out our full review.

GGR Deal Zone

Welcome to the Deal Zone — where the gains are BIG and the prices are LOW. Each week, the GGR squad tracks down the best sales and promos on everything from strength and cardio equipment to supplements and recovery tools so you can stay on top of your game without breaking the bank.

Let us do the hunting so you can focus on the sweating.

Best Labor Day Fitness Sales

  • With Labor Day right around the corner, the GGR team has scoured the web to find the best sales on fitness equipment.

  • Check the page routinely to stay on top of the latest deals on everything from exercise bikes to dumbbells to wrist wraps.

  • Our Labor Day sales hub also contains exclusive GGR discount codes to help keep more money in your pocket.

  • We even put together a dedicated page for the best Labor Day Treadmill Deals so you can crank up your cardio workouts as we head into fall.

Giant Garage Gym Power Rack 2.0

  • Upgrade your strength training game with the Garage Gym Power Rack 2.0 — one of several racks we’ve tested from Giant Lifting

  • Key specs for this well-priced rack include:

    • 2" X 2" 14-gauge steel tubing

    • 700-lb. weight capacity

    • Extended pipe safeties

    • Padded J-cups

  • Power Rack 2.0 final price: $499.99 $399.99

C4 Labor Day Subscription Sale

  • Cellucor is giving you a chance to save 35% on a C4 subscription during a limited-time Labor Day Sale.

  • C4 earned the best-tasting nomination in our best pre-workout roundup and has been a staple in the supplement industry for years.

  • Key ingredients include:

    • 200mg of caffeine per serving

    • 2g of CarnoSyn® Beta-Alanine

  • C4 subscription final price: $34.99 $22.74

Save $500 on the NordicTrack Commercial 1750

  • Take $500 off our best overall treadmill and get free shipping by taking advantage of this deal from NordicTrack.

  • The Commercial 1750 treadmill has several standout features, including:

    • Pivoting 16” touchscreen display

    • iFIT programming

    • Up to 12 MPH speed range

    • -3% to 12% incline range

    • 3.5 CHP DurX Commercial Plus Motor

  • Commercial 1750 final price: $2,499 $1,999

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