This is a question with answer options. Goal: How do you row a boat?

Which of the following methods is more reasonable for accomplishing this goal?

Available choices:
a). Sit down towards the end of the boat. Grasp one oar in each hand with an overhand grip. Your hand should be at the end of the oar, with your thumb on the tip of the oar. Use the same motions as you would a rowing machine.;
b). Sit down backwards in the middle of the boat. Grasp one oar in each hand with an overhand grip. Your hand should be at the end of the oar, with your thumb on the tip of the oar. Use the same motions as you would a rowing machine.;...I think the answer is
b).