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Rowing machine muscles worked: how one stroke trains almost your entire body

Dr. Bruno Rodriguez, DPT, CSCS: Strength, Recovery, and Physical Therapy Expert

Nov 23, 2025 · 10 min read

While often mistaken for an upper-body exercise, the rowing stroke is a sophisticated power movement that engages 86 percent of the body’s muscle mass. Here is the clinical breakdown of the muscles a rower works and how to optimize your form for maximum benefit. “Many patients assume rowing is an arm workout, but bio-mechanically, it ...

Moobs, man boobs, and male breast growth: what it really means and how to fix it

Dr. Susan Carter, MD: Endocrinologist & Longevity Expert

Nov 21, 2025 · 14 min read

Moobs are common, treatable, and often a sign that your hormones, weight, or medications need a tune‑up. Here is exactly how to tell what kind you have and what actually works to get rid of man boobs. “When a man asks me ‘how do I get rid of man boobs,’ I think about three things: ...