Which exercise is not part of the Rowing Front Series?

Which exercise is not part of the Rowing Front Series?

• A. Rowing I
• B. Rowing II
• C. Rowing V
• D. Footwork

Answer: (D)

The concept here is distinguishing which reformer sequences involve pulling the handles in the Rowing Front Series versus a leg-focused foot exercise. The Rowing Front Series comprises exercises that use the arms to pull the handles toward the body while you keep the torso stable and long, focusing on upper-body engagement and scapular control. Rowing I and Rowing II are core members of this series, and Rowing V is included as a later variation in the same sequence. Footwork, however, is performed with the feet on the footbar to press the carriage and is centered on leg drive and pelvic/spine alignment, not the rowing pattern. Because of that difference, Footwork does not belong to the Rowing Front Series.

The concept here is distinguishing which reformer sequences involve pulling the handles in the Rowing Front Series versus a leg-focused foot exercise. The Rowing Front Series comprises exercises that use the arms to pull the handles toward the body while you keep the torso stable and long, focusing on upper-body engagement and scapular control. Rowing I and Rowing II are core members of this series, and Rowing V is included as a later variation in the same sequence. Footwork, however, is performed with the feet on the footbar to press the carriage and is centered on leg drive and pelvic/spine alignment, not the rowing pattern. Because of that difference, Footwork does not belong to the Rowing Front Series.