Very pleased to announce the release of my new eBook, 'Row Your Fat Off!'. If you have just began using the rowing machine or recently purchased a machine for yourself, THIS is the ultimate guide to get you started in the right direction towards your fat loss goals! You can check it out from the link in the description box above! THANK YOU for all of your support!!
Although I never said it, understanding this technique change comes down to understanding that rowing is not a "pull" exercise. It is a press-swing-pull exercise. Press those legs, swing back, THEN pull in. Don't lean back and "pull" right at the start!
I found you yesterday and as a beginning rower you are a treasure! I was really focused on my movements yesterday, fixing my errors. It felt smooth, no shoulder pain, time flew and my core today feels like it was used! I will definitely be doing this drill to help! Thanks so much! I absolutely love rowing!
Great tips thanks! One of the things I love most about rowing is that it really does take focus and concentration to get right. Focusing and experimenting on my form takes a lot of the boredom out of long rows. I really do notice a difference just by changing my form ever so slightly
That is great to hear, Mike! I think that goes to show your true character as a lot of people shy away from things that require a lot of focus and concentration (especially exercise!). Keep up the great work!
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for your work - watched all of your videos and subscribed. Am busy introducing all of your tips and techniques into some deep seated 25 year rowing errors....!! Great to have a total expert explain things so clearly.... and in such an entertaining manner. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Hey Andrew! Your kind words mean a lot.. .really happy you enjoy the videos! It takes a lot to revert many years of bad habits, but it sounds like you're on the right track to fixing them and maximizing your rowing! Keep up the great work!!
i have now watched quite a few of your videos and i love your enthusiasm and honesty. I am 59, 6.2 and 83 k and have just broken my PB over 2K with 8.29... I know I can never get any where near the world record for my age but I just love getting on the ERG and going for it. Cheers.
That is so awesome man! Congrats on the PB! Keep up the awesome work and there is NO stopping you! Thanks for the kind words - lots of good rowing vids planned for 2019!
I started rowing about a week ago and was making this mistake like a pro lol, thank you for explaining why my knee hurts all day, my joint is grateful. +1 sub right here
nearly a million meters on my erg, your vid on setting a good df shaved nearly a minute off my 10k time!! looking forward to implementing this into my rows!! thank you!
Thanks Austin for all of your rowing technique videos. I’ve been rowing more because my technique is getting better and better. Your videos are super good!!!!
As a beginner, I’ve found your video tips absolutely fantastic, and already I’m feeling the ‘3-pick’ stroke very natural and am improving my distance each day. Thanks from down here in Australia!
Love this guy. Funny how this video is before he started being the Jim Carrey of exercise videos. He is super knowledgeable though so the silliness does not detract from the quality of his videos.
Austin. Another great video. Thanks. Request: please make a 3-minute reverse pick drill warm up video so that we can watch you and row along with you. Thanks.
Thank you for all of your videos. I have been enjoying rowing and I feel you do such a great job of explaining for technical people like me. When I work out with your shared knowledge, I feel like I dont look like an idiot playing on a machine and I get a good burn going
Hey there Austin! Huge thanks for such amazing tips and great form! I've been watching your videos and boy they're really top notch content! I'm just a beginner myself but thanks to watching you over and over again (and practicing in my head first) I was able to get the right form from the very beginning. I'm also considering to subscribe to your app "Just Row"! Fantastic job. Keep it up! Greetings from Madrid, Spain.
Great stuff Austin!! Just got my concept 2 a month ago. I was on a wait list for 6 months because of the pandemic. My gym is closed and even when it was open I mainly used a stationary bike for cardio. I have learned SO much from your channel. Really excellent content...Thank you!!!!
Hey D H! Glad you could finally get your hands on a rower! Glad you’ve enjoyed the content! Happy rowing! Hope to have you in my personal coaching course sometime!
I’m just getting started and have been feeling mid-back pain right below my shoulder blades. I’m going to try the “sitting on your junk” technique and this drill to see if opening early is the cause. Thanks for the coaching!
Hi great video. I had to look at your example of poor technique to pick up your point. I’m sure I must do this all the time. Reverse pick drill for me from tomorrow!
Training Tall well I open early :-(. I didn’t think I did but I do. Reverse picks it is for me every day until it’s fixed. I find it quite tricky to get the smoothness. I can get it ok with a very step by step stroke, just need to get it smoother and keep the form as I press harder and faster.
Hello Austin thanks so much for your videos they are incredibly informative! As a result of your video I have gotten rid of the bouncy legs and am getting more out of my drive thanks again for that clarity. However, the light hasn't come on for the body piece, I know I'm opening up to soon. I am doing the reverse pic drill but when I pick up the stroke I'm back to not incorporating the core/body properly. I know as you say practice makes perfect or miles makes champion so do you have another drill. Thanks again for your videos, I'm not an outdoor rower but for me indoor rowing is amazing I love it and I love the indoor competitions plus the machine is a great way to stay in shape. Thanks again
That is AWESOME!! Way to go! Yes I do have another video to address this issue! Check out the video with a light blue background. I believe its called "how to use your legs when rowing" or something! The drill will help you!
65 years old, 6'-1", 30 lbs overweight, had to get bigger pants, haven't had a decent workout in 10 years. Feel like a slug. Need to get back on track. Thinking about a rowing machine. My dad rowed varsity crew in the late 1940s, and taught me how to row (a rowboat) when I was 5 or 6. Any video on helping an old man get started?
Great video! This is a problem I’m having in the boat and on the erg. I’m doing the reverse pick drill and it’s helping. However, as my stroke rate increases, I fall back into driving with the legs and opening up at the same time. Any tips on when, during the drive, to begin to open up? Thanks! Branko
Hey Branko! Thanks for reaching out... It really just takes more practice. Your hips shouldn't open up until the moment your legs reach full extension - kind of like a deadlift if you know what I mean!
Training Tall - Thanks Austin! I appreciate the encouragement (a lot!). I’m not too familiar with dead lifts-yet. But I’m on it!! Keep the videos coming.
No prob, Steve! Hmm.. I definitely don't recommend pulling in the handle like that. You should check out my video a few weeks back that covers exactly where you should pull the handle in (and more importantly, WHY).
I 100% do this - in fact, I thought I was a good thing until I watched this - 🙄 - the reason I did it was because I felt like it helped me catch the catch so my legs were loaded during the whole leg drive - I feel like if I don’t do that I push with my legs but I’m behind the flywheel initially and only catch the catch a good way through the extension - I am only 3 months into rowing so sorry I am probably not using the right terms to explain what I mean and I hope you get my meaning. - so I do just need to push away with my legs quicker ? Thank you for the great video - really helpful
Cut the top 1/3 of the foot plat off and you’ll have no choice but to row properly. A bicycle style cleat in the heal would anchor the foot. Of course this means dedicated shoes but that’s fine.
I think something deeper is going on when people make this mistake. At least it was with me. I would do the reverse pick drill and see no improvements. I think I was making it because I thought/felt my connection to the flywheel wasn't strong enough. So I would open up my back early to get a better connection. Partly this was because my damper setting was at 3. Partly I didn't know how tight the flywheel should feel - so I was tightening it by opening up my back early. I realized this after watching my videos of my rowing. My very first stroke when the flywheel wasn't spinning would always be right. This is because you get a very tight connection to the stationary flywheel at the very first stroke. Now I realize I had been subjecting my back to unnecessary stress by opening up early and the stroke should feel a lot less tighter than I'm accustomed to.
So im a personal trainer and someone with an old back inury. I don't doubt that rowers use effective and sound form but something I've had a tough time accepting is the rounding of the back during the catch phase. Ive been rowing for about 6 months at home and would tell clients to use the (legs->arms->arms->legs) form but always kinda kept by shoulders back throughout the whole stroke. It's been an adjustment. Now im doing it the way you guys do and haven't had any issues but are you sure its safe to lean so far foreward for ppl with back issues? I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Great coaching..... This is really hindering my performance b/c at 5'7" (short) I can't afford to squander the modest power I have in the leg drive by opening up early. Thx.
Awesome tip, thanks! After watching, I think I may be opening up too early now :P. I'm going to implement reverse pick drills and try to stay with lower stoke rates (< 20 spm) to help maintain focus on good technique. Q: Is it also possible to be too far forward at the catch? I have been trying to maximize the length of drive by sitting tall on the seat and reaching as far forward as possible to maximize my stroke length. Is there a point where too far forward becomes inefficient? What is optimal?
Hey! I hope that the drill helps you out! That is an EXCELLENT question. And the short answer is, yes, it is possible to be too far forward at the catch - to the point where we put our lower back at risk for injury. I will make an entire video on this topic, but for now, I would focus on maintaining an "11 o clock and 1 o clock" swing with the body. If you use my video for example, the forward body angle at the catch of the stroke should be at the "11 o clock" position, and the swing backwards towards the finish should have the body at the "1 o clock" position. I hope that helps! Thanks for your support!
I'm curious if you have any videos using a water rower? I know they aren't as good as a concept 2, but it's in my house, and I gotta look at the thing. Are there any major differences you'd suggest I should consider when watching you videos to guide me, that might differ do to the difference in rowers? Thanks.
And that's why I now have a rowing handicap... I never had good dorsal flexion in the first place, but after a serious ankle injury I now have next to no flexibility in my left ankle (for life). I've been playing around with how perform as well as I can on the erg and unfortunately lifting my heels up too high is a necessity if I don't want to sit a half stroke length. I find it's actually better if I go a bit too far in my compression of the legs because it makes my foot (read: toe) position a little more stable for some inexplicable reason. My rowing is not as pretty as it used to be, luckily I can set my foot plate in the boat so I don't need to lift my heels up so much (but it forces my foot to be stretched out a little more than it actually can at the finish, leading to a slight pain). Anyone that has tips for this issue, I will be super grateful...
Very interesting, Anne! I am sorry to hear about your injury. It sounds like you are making the best of it though. Keep giving everything you can! You sound like a great athlete and a great person, too!
Aw, thanks so much, and thanks for your great channel content :-) It's thankfully not as big an issue in the boat as on the erg, especially as I row sweep, so I don't have to pull as straight as I would if I were sculling. That way the imbalance becomes less of an issue. Plus the foot plates are more adjustable than on the erg. But it is a handicap I'll have to deal with if I want to go back to competitive rowing (which I do)... I just have to find a style of rowing that's a bit more unique :-P Keep up the great work on your channel, I love watching vids made by people who are as much rowing nerds as I am :-)
I would say it just results in 'more fatigue' overall due to a lack of efficiency. You would be able to go a lot farther with the same amount of effort if these little issues were fixed.
why don't i feel much in my legs at all during this workout? I find it hard for my feet to stay stuck onto the board, it usually comes up when i try to push.. is there a way to correct this or is my foot position wrong?
Great as always! I have one question. I usually row 8km, is there a major difference if I row two sessions of 4km a day instead of only one 8km session?
It would really depend on the "intensity" of the rows to determine the benefit. If you are maintaining the same intensity for 8k as you would for two 4k sessions, then I would definitely recommend just doing the 8k in one sitting as this would keep your heart rate elevated for a longer, more continuous period of time, and thus would help you build more aerobic endurance!
Typically, the ideal position for rowing is to have the foot straps across the tops of your shoelaces. This is best position for efficient rowing and power!
Damn, I've learned more about rowing correctly from 3 of this guy's video than from Concept2 or other videos in how to row properly. The other 2 videos are Top3 Mistakes, m.ua-cam.com/video/umGWGuvtO8M/v-deo.html & Why You Should NEVER Row Legs First, m.ua-cam.com/video/HSQGoxB4bts/v-deo.html...Thanks Austin, I have a Concept2 also, these vids have really helped me...
Hey Mario! Thanks for reaching out. That seriously means a lot to me and I am glad that you enjoy the videos! Always here to answer any questions that you might have! Keep up the great work!
Does this “flaw“ really matter? If you’re competing against others, either on the erg or on the water, and it means a stronger stroke and a better performance, yes. If you’re into just exercising and you want to maximize the stress to the leg muscles, yes. If you’re into endurance rowing and fixing this flaw allows you to spend more time at a higher heart rate, yes. Otherwise, who cares? If my upper back gets a little more workout than my legs, great. I just want a good work out and feel exhausted at the end, whether it’s my arms or legs or my whole body. It reminds me of a friend who spent a ton of money on a pair of in-line skates. He got the best bearings so that they would roll as freely as possible to maximize speed and minimize effort. He never competed, he was just using in-line skating as an exercise. I thought to myself, “I’d rather have bearings that have more resistance (and let’s face it, no bearing is going to give you a ton more resistance unless there something wrong with it), it would give me a better work out and make me work harder.”
@@trainingtall I was wondering about that, and I don't believe you mentioned that in your video (or maybe I missed that part). In my mind, injury prevention would always be my first motivation for proper form. I think that there are exercises in the gym that can safely be performed in different ways without sacrificing health. That's why I think it's important for any instructor to point out the danger in doing a particular exercise incorrectly vs. on that can just healthily done with varying form. Either way, your videos are great. I'm friends with a few Olympians and National Team members from back in the 80's but have never competed on water. I do love the erg and have been considering buying one for some time but have never pulled the trigger. FYI, one of my friend competes in the Master's Crash B's and has pulled a 6:05. Pretty amazing.
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
Very pleased to announce the release of my new eBook, 'Row Your Fat Off!'. If you have just began using the rowing machine or recently purchased a machine for yourself, THIS is the ultimate guide to get you started in the right direction towards your fat loss goals! You can check it out from the link in the description box above! THANK YOU for all of your support!!
Thanks, I’ve been considering a rowing machine and your videos are very informative. What do you think about the water resistant rowing machines?
Although I never said it, understanding this technique change comes down to understanding that rowing is not a "pull" exercise. It is a press-swing-pull exercise. Press those legs, swing back, THEN pull in. Don't lean back and "pull" right at the start!
This is a super important piece...gives a good image for me to use.
Thinking about this comment has really helped me feel it in my workout.
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I found you yesterday and as a beginning rower you are a treasure! I was really focused on my movements yesterday, fixing my errors. It felt smooth, no shoulder pain, time flew and my core today feels like it was used! I will definitely be doing this drill to help! Thanks so much! I absolutely love rowing!
Great tips thanks! One of the things I love most about rowing is that it really does take focus and concentration to get right. Focusing and experimenting on my form takes a lot of the boredom out of long rows. I really do notice a difference just by changing my form ever so slightly
That is great to hear, Mike! I think that goes to show your true character as a lot of people shy away from things that require a lot of focus and concentration (especially exercise!). Keep up the great work!
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for your work - watched all of your videos and subscribed. Am busy introducing all of your tips and techniques into some deep seated 25 year rowing errors....!! Great to have a total expert explain things so clearly.... and in such an entertaining manner. Keep up the good work and thanks again.
Hey Andrew! Your kind words mean a lot.. .really happy you enjoy the videos! It takes a lot to revert many years of bad habits, but it sounds like you're on the right track to fixing them and maximizing your rowing! Keep up the great work!!
i have now watched quite a few of your videos and i love your enthusiasm and honesty.
I am 59, 6.2 and 83 k and have just broken my PB over 2K with 8.29... I know I can never get any where near the world record for my age but I just love getting on the ERG and going for it.
Cheers.
That is so awesome man! Congrats on the PB! Keep up the awesome work and there is NO stopping you! Thanks for the kind words - lots of good rowing vids planned for 2019!
I started rowing about a week ago and was making this mistake like a pro lol, thank you for explaining why my knee hurts all day, my joint is grateful. +1 sub right here
Thanks, Joe! Glad this video could help you out, man! Rowing takes time to get good at, so just keep up the good work!
nearly a million meters on my erg, your vid on setting a good df shaved nearly a minute off my 10k time!! looking forward to implementing this into my rows!! thank you!
Thanks Austin for all of your rowing technique videos. I’ve been rowing more because my technique is getting better and better. Your videos are super good!!!!
Thank you Susan!
at 5:13 is key description of what not to do when coastal rowing really awesome coaching thank you 🌊😊
That resistance band demo is genius. Total aha moment!
That was the goal! Glad it helped out! Have an awesome day.
As a beginner, I’ve found your video tips absolutely fantastic, and already I’m feeling the ‘3-pick’ stroke very natural and am improving my distance each day. Thanks from down here in Australia!
Awesome! So very glad! Keep up the great work!
Brilliant video! Loved the detailed breakdown. I’m going to be watching out for exaggerated heel-lift, now- for sure.
Thank you, Dallas! Happy rowing to you!
Love this stuff. I'm 66 and just bought my first rowing machine. It's amazing how subtle the rowing technique is! Love working on my technique.
That's such a great way to be! Way to always keep learning!
Love this guy. Funny how this video is before he started being the Jim Carrey of exercise videos. He is super knowledgeable though so the silliness does not detract from the quality of his videos.
You are very knowledgeable about rowing and I love this channel.
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Austin. Another great video. Thanks. Request: please make a 3-minute reverse pick drill warm up video so that we can watch you and row along with you. Thanks.
You got it, John! Thanks for the support!
Very good explanation. My rowing machine arrived today,so thanks!
Exciting, Kev! Happy rowing!
Thanks for sharing. I am starting out and needed a starting program. This is something I can set as a goal.
Thanks for watching! Check out my beginner's eBooks in the video description if you are interested in more!
Thank you for all of your videos. I have been enjoying rowing and I feel you do such a great job of explaining for technical people like me. When I work out with your shared knowledge, I feel like I dont look like an idiot playing on a machine and I get a good burn going
So much details and very easy to understand. Best rowing video I saw
Thank you very much!
Thanks! That was very impressive! I wish I had seen your video as a beginner.
Thanks my friend! Happy rowing!
Hey there Austin! Huge thanks for such amazing tips and great form! I've been watching your videos and boy they're really top notch content!
I'm just a beginner myself but thanks to watching you over and over again (and practicing in my head first) I was able to get the right form from the very beginning. I'm also considering to subscribe to your app "Just Row"!
Fantastic job. Keep it up!
Greetings from Madrid, Spain.
Thanks for your kind words my friend!!
Thanks for this video! I'm a beginner and I was opening up early. I have learned a lot from you.
Great stuff Austin!! Just got my concept 2 a month ago. I was on a wait list for 6 months because of the pandemic. My gym is closed and even when it was open I mainly used a stationary bike for cardio. I have learned SO much from your channel. Really excellent content...Thank you!!!!
Hey D H! Glad you could finally get your hands on a rower! Glad you’ve enjoyed the content! Happy rowing! Hope to have you in my personal coaching course sometime!
I’m just getting started and have been feeling mid-back pain right below my shoulder blades. I’m going to try the “sitting on your junk” technique and this drill to see if opening early is the cause. Thanks for the coaching!
Awesome video.. just got a concept 2 thanks to your videos
... your videos have been amazing..subscribed!!
Thank you, Ashoud! I really appreciate that! Keep up your hard work!
its fantastic learning from you.cheers.
Brilliant video, thanks man, looking forward to working on this tomorrow :)
Hope it goes well for you!
I tried some of your recommendations and felt better after.
Your videos are really helpful!
Hi great video. I had to look at your example of poor technique to pick up your point. I’m sure I must do this all the time. Reverse pick drill for me from tomorrow!
Thanks, Adrian! I hope that the drill helps you out! Let me know how it goes!
Training Tall well I open early :-(. I didn’t think I did but I do. Reverse picks it is for me every day until it’s fixed. I find it quite tricky to get the smoothness. I can get it ok with a very step by step stroke, just need to get it smoother and keep the form as I press harder and faster.
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Yo,your videos are so good! I just got my machine thanks so much!!
First. Lol
Thank you for the very informative videos. I like how you really go into depth in your videos. Keep up the great work!!!
Thanks a lot, Tex! You keep up the good work too! Keep me updated on your progress!
Finally, it make sense!Thanks!
Of course!
Perfect video. Thanks.
This is so true too. I just tried this and noticed my heels come up when I pull my hips too soon. So true. Nailed it
Excellent video....thank you very much!
Happy you enjoyed it! Thank YOU!
Thank you, very thorough coaching. I’ve gotten feedback on this issue, so this will help me a lot.
One of the better explanations I’ve seen.
I appreciate it, D M!
You have over five thousand subscribers now. Congratulations!
Thanks a lot, Matt! It is pretty exciting! Thanks for being a part of the community.
Brilliant. Thank you
cool video man, Thanks!
very helpful. thanks!
Great video!
Hello Austin thanks so much for your videos they are incredibly informative! As a result of your video I have gotten rid of the bouncy legs and am getting more out of my drive thanks again for that clarity. However, the light hasn't come on for the body piece, I know I'm opening up to soon. I am doing the reverse pic drill but when I pick up the stroke I'm back to not incorporating the core/body properly. I know as you say practice makes perfect or miles makes champion so do you have another drill. Thanks again for your videos, I'm not an outdoor rower but for me indoor rowing is amazing I love it and I love the indoor competitions plus the machine is a great way to stay in shape. Thanks again
That is AWESOME!! Way to go! Yes I do have another video to address this issue! Check out the video with a light blue background. I believe its called "how to use your legs when rowing" or something! The drill will help you!
Thanks for the tip!!!
Thank you.
Love all your videos! I know this is off topic but, are you a plant based eater? I am. Looking forward to rowing. Will continue to watch our videos.
Very good.
Thank you, Qing!
thanks bud - always good info
I appreciate it, Sam. Thanks!
my guy is a puller just like me .. slickback
Thank you, thank you!
No prob, Jose!
65 years old, 6'-1", 30 lbs overweight, had to get bigger pants, haven't had a decent workout in 10 years. Feel like a slug. Need to get back on track. Thinking about a rowing machine. My dad rowed varsity crew in the late 1940s, and taught me how to row (a rowboat) when I was 5 or 6. Any video on helping an old man get started?
exactly my problem is! thank you!
You're welcome!!
Great video! This is a problem I’m having in the boat and on the erg. I’m doing the reverse pick drill and it’s helping. However, as my stroke rate increases, I fall back into driving with the legs and opening up at the same time. Any tips on when, during the drive, to begin to open up? Thanks! Branko
Hey Branko! Thanks for reaching out... It really just takes more practice. Your hips shouldn't open up until the moment your legs reach full extension - kind of like a deadlift if you know what I mean!
Training Tall - Thanks Austin! I appreciate the encouragement (a lot!). I’m not too familiar with dead lifts-yet. But I’m on it!! Keep the videos coming.
awesome. love it. thanks!
Of course! :)
Congrats on 5k subs my dude
Thanks, dude!!
I never thought about leg drive first.Thanks! My Olympic weight lifter trainer makes me keep my elbows high with the handle aimed at my neck.
No prob, Steve! Hmm.. I definitely don't recommend pulling in the handle like that. You should check out my video a few weeks back that covers exactly where you should pull the handle in (and more importantly, WHY).
I 100% do this - in fact, I thought I was a good thing until I watched this - 🙄 - the reason I did it was because I felt like it helped me catch the catch so my legs were loaded during the whole leg drive - I feel like if I don’t do that I push with my legs but I’m behind the flywheel initially and only catch the catch a good way through the extension - I am only 3 months into rowing so sorry I am probably not using the right terms to explain what I mean and I hope you get my meaning. - so I do just need to push away with my legs quicker ?
Thank you for the great video - really helpful
force = mass x acceleration - You lift the weights / pull the chain - you do the work
Guilty as charged.
Have been rowing about 2-½ years, I know I swing my back too early but having a tough time correcting it.
Cut the top 1/3 of the foot plat off and you’ll have no choice but to row properly. A bicycle style cleat in the heal would anchor the foot. Of course this means dedicated shoes but that’s fine.
Crap! That's exactly the way I do))))) good to saw this video. I should try tomorrow tofix it)))
Now you know!!
Thanks, coach!!!!!))))
I'm just now getting into using the rowing machine. I was doing it all wrong 😂
Thanks for this.
You're welcome! It all comes down to practice. Keep up the daily practice and you will continue to get better and better!
I think something deeper is going on when people make this mistake. At least it was with me. I would do the reverse pick drill and see no improvements.
I think I was making it because I thought/felt my connection to the flywheel wasn't strong enough. So I would open up my back early to get a better connection. Partly this was because my damper setting was at 3. Partly I didn't know how tight the flywheel should feel - so I was tightening it by opening up my back early.
I realized this after watching my videos of my rowing. My very first stroke when the flywheel wasn't spinning would always be right. This is because you get a very tight connection to the stationary flywheel at the very first stroke.
Now I realize I had been subjecting my back to unnecessary stress by opening up early and the stroke should feel a lot less tighter than I'm accustomed to.
This is genius
Appreciate it, Tom!
I am going to try this today for the first time of my life. So, let’s see how it goes.
So im a personal trainer and someone with an old back inury. I don't doubt that rowers use effective and sound form but something I've had a tough time accepting is the rounding of the back during the catch phase. Ive been rowing for about 6 months at home and would tell clients to use the (legs->arms->arms->legs) form but always kinda kept by shoulders back throughout the whole stroke. It's been an adjustment. Now im doing it the way you guys do and haven't had any issues but are you sure its safe to lean so far foreward for ppl with back issues? I'd like to hear your thoughts.
Great coaching..... This is really hindering my performance b/c at 5'7" (short) I can't afford to squander the modest power I have in the leg drive by opening up early. Thx.
You're a great learner, Adam. You are a very coachable individual. I hope you are able to translate this idea into your next row!
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this is the technique for rowing on the Ergo. Enjoy it
Thanks, mate! I thought I was rowing well, and I really wasn't hahaha.
Awesome tip, thanks! After watching, I think I may be opening up too early now :P. I'm going to implement reverse pick drills and try to stay with lower stoke rates (< 20 spm) to help maintain focus on good technique. Q: Is it also possible to be too far forward at the catch? I have been trying to maximize the length of drive by sitting tall on the seat and reaching as far forward as possible to maximize my stroke length. Is there a point where too far forward becomes inefficient? What is optimal?
Hey! I hope that the drill helps you out! That is an EXCELLENT question. And the short answer is, yes, it is possible to be too far forward at the catch - to the point where we put our lower back at risk for injury. I will make an entire video on this topic, but for now, I would focus on maintaining an "11 o clock and 1 o clock" swing with the body. If you use my video for example, the forward body angle at the catch of the stroke should be at the "11 o clock" position, and the swing backwards towards the finish should have the body at the "1 o clock" position. I hope that helps! Thanks for your support!
I'm curious if you have any videos using a water rower? I know they aren't as good as a concept 2, but it's in my house, and I gotta look at the thing. Are there any major differences you'd suggest I should consider when watching you videos to guide me, that might differ do to the difference in rowers? Thanks.
I have a video reviewing it, however, I'd recommend a C2 over a WaterRower for just general body mechanics!
Question: how far forward should I come at hips the middle before legs compress at end
Brilliant tips I’m just getting into rowing for general fitness but weight loss too, need music though😆😆
Thanks a lot, Dave!! Keep up the great work, man!
And that's why I now have a rowing handicap... I never had good dorsal flexion in the first place, but after a serious ankle injury I now have next to no flexibility in my left ankle (for life). I've been playing around with how perform as well as I can on the erg and unfortunately lifting my heels up too high is a necessity if I don't want to sit a half stroke length. I find it's actually better if I go a bit too far in my compression of the legs because it makes my foot (read: toe) position a little more stable for some inexplicable reason. My rowing is not as pretty as it used to be, luckily I can set my foot plate in the boat so I don't need to lift my heels up so much (but it forces my foot to be stretched out a little more than it actually can at the finish, leading to a slight pain). Anyone that has tips for this issue, I will be super grateful...
Very interesting, Anne! I am sorry to hear about your injury. It sounds like you are making the best of it though. Keep giving everything you can! You sound like a great athlete and a great person, too!
Aw, thanks so much, and thanks for your great channel content :-) It's thankfully not as big an issue in the boat as on the erg, especially as I row sweep, so I don't have to pull as straight as I would if I were sculling. That way the imbalance becomes less of an issue. Plus the foot plates are more adjustable than on the erg. But it is a handicap I'll have to deal with if I want to go back to competitive rowing (which I do)... I just have to find a style of rowing that's a bit more unique :-P Keep up the great work on your channel, I love watching vids made by people who are as much rowing nerds as I am :-)
Would you say raising your heals like this would cause more leg fatigue while rowing?
I would say it just results in 'more fatigue' overall due to a lack of efficiency. You would be able to go a lot farther with the same amount of effort if these little issues were fixed.
Training Tall thank you
why don't i feel much in my legs at all during this workout? I find it hard for my feet to stay stuck onto the board, it usually comes up when i try to push.. is there a way to correct this or is my foot position wrong?
Great as always! I have one question. I usually row 8km, is there a major difference if I row two sessions of 4km a day instead of only one 8km session?
It would really depend on the "intensity" of the rows to determine the benefit. If you are maintaining the same intensity for 8k as you would for two 4k sessions, then I would definitely recommend just doing the 8k in one sitting as this would keep your heart rate elevated for a longer, more continuous period of time, and thus would help you build more aerobic endurance!
Just bought a Concept 2 rowing machine, is it common to squish my twig and berrys when i row ?
It can happen... do your best to try to arrange them before you start rowing though to minimize that issue!
★★★★★ Outstanding, thank you so much for sharing
Would a leg press with the heels at different lift heights identify the best position for power?
Typically, the ideal position for rowing is to have the foot straps across the tops of your shoelaces. This is best position for efficient rowing and power!
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I appreciate it a lot, man!
Damn, I've learned more about rowing correctly from 3 of this guy's video than from Concept2 or other videos in how to row properly. The other 2 videos are Top3 Mistakes, m.ua-cam.com/video/umGWGuvtO8M/v-deo.html & Why You Should NEVER Row Legs First, m.ua-cam.com/video/HSQGoxB4bts/v-deo.html...Thanks Austin, I have a Concept2 also, these vids have really helped me...
Hey Mario! Thanks for reaching out. That seriously means a lot to me and I am glad that you enjoy the videos! Always here to answer any questions that you might have! Keep up the great work!
Does this “flaw“ really matter? If you’re competing against others, either on the erg or on the water, and it means a stronger stroke and a better performance, yes. If you’re into just exercising and you want to maximize the stress to the leg muscles, yes. If you’re into endurance rowing and fixing this flaw allows you to spend more time at a higher heart rate, yes.
Otherwise, who cares? If my upper back gets a little more workout than my legs, great. I just want a good work out and feel exhausted at the end, whether it’s my arms or legs or my whole body.
It reminds me of a friend who spent a ton of money on a pair of in-line skates. He got the best bearings so that they would roll as freely as possible to maximize speed and minimize effort. He never competed, he was just using in-line skating as an exercise. I thought to myself, “I’d rather have bearings that have more resistance (and let’s face it, no bearing is going to give you a ton more resistance unless there something wrong with it), it would give me a better work out and make me work harder.”
Proper form is important for injury prevention and I think this issue can increase the potential for back strain!
@@trainingtall I was wondering about that, and I don't believe you mentioned that in your video (or maybe I missed that part). In my mind, injury prevention would always be my first motivation for proper form. I think that there are exercises in the gym that can safely be performed in different ways without sacrificing health. That's why I think it's important for any instructor to point out the danger in doing a particular exercise incorrectly vs. on that can just healthily done with varying form.
Either way, your videos are great. I'm friends with a few Olympians and National Team members from back in the 80's but have never competed on water. I do love the erg and have been considering buying one for some time but have never pulled the trigger.
FYI, one of my friend competes in the Master's Crash B's and has pulled a 6:05. Pretty amazing.
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
I just noticed that the animation on my Samsung Galaxy Watch exhibits this EXACT error!
Wow this is why I hated the rowing machine... because I was doing it wrong the whole time
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My iconic look haha.
@@trainingtall you need a backwards ball cap to complete the look
I see “bros” with legs weaker than their arms “all day”! 😂
It's true!!
What am I "opening up"?
Unless your a boxer then the balls of your feet 🦶 is where you generate power 🤷🏾♂️
unless you are a good runner and get most of your power from the ball of your foot
I see. A three stage coil spring. Like a rattlesnake striking at prey.
Mistakes mistakes mistakes..... I'll just give the whole row a miss 😂
Next time :)
Do you have Instagram?
Sure do! @trainingtall
Ace Ventura: professional rower
Haha I get that reference all the time! I appreciate it, Mark!
Nice tight
are you vegan ?
Yes! Proudly so for almost 1.5 years now!
Great video... informative