As much as rowing seems like an exercise in the arm, most of the strength for each stroke really comes from the leg push. It's also important to note that it's not just how many strokes a minute you can do, but about the quality of each stroke and how much space you can create for each stroke.
10 Back Squats (225/155 lb) 500 meter Row 10 Back Squats (225/155 lb) 400 meter Run 10 Back Squats (225/155 lb) 500 meter Row 10 Back Squats (225/155 lb) 400 meter Run
(A) "Tunnel of Love," For Time: 1000 meter Row (Partner 2 Jumps Rope*) *Switch every 500 meters; For each jump rope break both partners rest 15 seconds (mandatory)
(B) "Roses are Red, Violets are Blue...So are Medicine Balls," AMRAP in 20 minutes of: 50 Partner Med Ball Russian Twists (20 lb) 40 Partner Med Ball Sit-Ups (20 lb) 30 Slam Balls (20 lb) 20 Wall Ball Shots (20 lb)