The Rowing Finish. Let’s reserve the “lean back” for driving sports cars, not rowing machines. Maintain a strong core and a straight back without an excessive lean. You should have straight legs, bent elbows, pulling the handle to your lower chest. Your elbows should be slightly away from the rib cage, but not flared out like “chicken wings.” . #athleticlab #iloveal #rowingmachine #rower #concept2rower #strengthandconditioning #dothisnotthat #dothis #thisishowwedo #cary #raleigh #fitness #crossfit