Does rowing build muscle?

In general, rowing is best known as a cardiovascular exercise that strengthens the heart and lungs. What most people don’t know, however, is that working out on the rowing machine is also good for the muscles. read more

But this is not to say that rowing is not building muscle. It is simply building a longer, leaner muscle than what bodybuilders are striving for. Rowing improves strength by developing long, lean muscles capable of working for long periods of time without becoming fatigued. read more

Rowing builds muscles which are useful for rowing. Running builds muscles that help with running. If you have a muscle gain goal, neither will help - strength and conditioning training and lifting weights will be most beneficial. read more