Which Rowing exercise specifies 'flexed feet'?

Which Rowing exercise specifies 'flexed feet'?

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

Answer: (D)

The key idea here is how foot positioning changes the entire alignment and control of the row. When the feet are flexed, the ankles are in a dorsiflexed position, and the balls of the feet press into the footbar. This creates a stable base, keeps the legs actively engaged, and helps the spine stay long and the shoulders grounded as you draw the handles in. Rowing IV explicitly cues this flexed-foot position, so the movement integrates the torso, arms, and legs with a consistent, controlled base. Other rowing variations don’t specify flexed feet, often using neutral or other foot positions, so they don’t match the instruction for this specific cue.

The key idea here is how foot positioning changes the entire alignment and control of the row. When the feet are flexed, the ankles are in a dorsiflexed position, and the balls of the feet press into the footbar. This creates a stable base, keeps the legs actively engaged, and helps the spine stay long and the shoulders grounded as you draw the handles in. Rowing IV explicitly cues this flexed-foot position, so the movement integrates the torso, arms, and legs with a consistent, controlled base. Other rowing variations don’t specify flexed feet, often using neutral or other foot positions, so they don’t match the instruction for this specific cue.