Ski ergometer
General guidance. This page has not been reviewed by a qualified professional yet.
Ski ergometer. Drive handles down alongside your body with a slight hip and knee bend, then return smoothly.
How to do this exercise: Ski ergometerSetup · movement · load
- Set your position
Stand in front of the machine with soft knees, grip the handles overhead and start with light resistance.
- Make the movement
Drive handles down alongside your body with a slight hip and knee bend, then return smoothly.
- Breathe and control the pace
Start easy and increase gradually. Learn a smooth movement before adding speed or resistance.
Do not bend only through your lower back or release the handles.
Kilograms are not the main measure here. Track time, distance or repetitions as planned; choose resistance and range you can control.
For your first use, ask staff to show you the machine settings and safety release. Stop for sharp pain. This basic guide is awaiting professional review.
- Type
- Conditioning
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Sides
- Both sides together
- How load is measured
- No external load
Main muscles
Cardiovascular system, Lats
Supporting muscles
Triceps, Abs, Glutes
Equipment
Load values are only comparable on the same exercise and equipment.
How to do it
- Stand in front of the machine with soft knees, grip the handles overhead and start with light resistance.
- Drive handles down alongside your body with a slight hip and knee bend, then return smoothly.
Common mistakes
- Do not bend only through your lower back or release the handles.
Safety notes
- Start with easy resistance and breathe continuously. Stop for sharp pain; ask gym staff to demonstrate unfamiliar equipment.