Rowing machine in the correct use of the general will not hurt the waist. 1. Rowing machine as a class of aerobic exercise equipment, can mobilize the muscles of the whole body, and in the movement of the body is in a horizontal plane for forward and backward movement, so the pressure on the waist is small, as long as the movement can be guaranteed to correctly use the equipment, pay attention to the posture is correct, then in general will not hurt to the waist. 2. The correct posture of the rowing machine is the first to stirrups force, the upper body straight, do not hunch over, followed by the hip movement, the first bent over and then backward arms pulling, shoulder, chest, straight legs, repeat. And when doing sports, pay attention to each stomping and stretching action do not appear to pause, action coherent. 3. The improper use of rowing machines can cause lumbar muscle strain and even lumbar disc herniation. Exercise with a rowing machine will increase the load on the lumbar spine, which may cause lumbar muscle strain and is not conducive to the recovery of lumbar disc herniation. Lumbar pain or swelling; aggravated by exertion, relieved by rest. The rowing machine must be used correctly and the training intensity should be appropriate.