It’s always impressive to look your absolute best.
The person we’re spotlighting today isSteve Krum, a coach forRow Housein Denver, Colorado.
Rowing
In Krum’s opinion, rowing is the #1 best total-body exercise in the world.
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“It uses 86% of the muscles in our bodies in one complete stroke!
This is so important for my 69-year-old body because maintaining muscle mass is a huge priority to me.”
Krum rows five to six days each week of which two to three days he teaches rowing.
Steve Krum
“Muscle atrophy is an issue in aging men.
It also is very cardiovascular.
Krum typically performs three sets, totaling 200 reps, which he does two times a week.
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Start in a high plank with your hands shoulder-distance apart.
Bend your elbows, and lower your chest toward the floor.
Then, push your body back up to the start position while keeping a tight core.
Steve Krum
He performs 200 reps of bench dips twice a week.
Place your hands atop a workout bench, and extend your legs out in front of you.
Bend both elbows to lower your body.
Steve Krum
Lower until your arms become parallel to the floor, then press back up to the start position.
He aims to perform them two times a week.
The lat pulldown is great when you want to build up your back muscles and strength.
Steve Krum
To perform lat pulldowns, place your hands shoulder-width apart with your palms facing away from you.
Lean back slightly as you pull the bar down toward your chest.
Use control to bring the bar back up.
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