Thanks - your video is clear, concise and full of gems. Sitting tall and hingeing from the hips don’t come naturally to a lifelong sloucher. I have to stand and (slowly) unfold my back every 25-30 minutes. But I am inspired to focus on form and progression. ‘Butt back’ and engaging the lats are lower-hanging fruit.
Since the rowing stroke is 60 percent legs, you want to put most of your focus there to start. Squats, deadlifts, cleans are great, as are hinging movements like kettlebell swings. That's a great place to start!
I injured my lower back when I was in the Fire Service and using the RowErg is the only thing that alleviates the pain. It's a lifesaver for me. 🤗
Wow, that's powerful, Andrew. I'm so happy to hear that rowing is helping, but sorry that you have to deal with that.
This is so helpful. Thank you very much.
You're so welcome, thanks for watching!
Thanks - your video is clear, concise and full of gems. Sitting tall and hingeing from the hips don’t come naturally to a lifelong sloucher. I have to stand and (slowly) unfold my back every 25-30 minutes. But I am inspired to focus on form and progression. ‘Butt back’ and engaging the lats are lower-hanging fruit.
So glad it was helpful! Yes, paying attention the best form you can manage and building slowly over time will help hugely. 💪
hello from belgium, thanks a lotfor those useful videos.
Belgium! Yay! 🇧🇪 You're so welcome, let us know what else would help you love rowing more.
So I’ve been hinging, with a straight back, but feel muscles in my lower back working. I thought it was just because I was using them
I’m new to rowing. What exercises, lifts, stretches will build my ability to row more efficiently?
Since the rowing stroke is 60 percent legs, you want to put most of your focus there to start. Squats, deadlifts, cleans are great, as are hinging movements like kettlebell swings. That's a great place to start!
That’s why my back hurts cus I pull instead of push thankyou :)
Yes very likely! Have you tried the push instead? How does it feel now?