I come back here every few months to check my technique. Even though I've watched this video carefully several times, there's always something new to learn. Thank you!
I'm no rowing pro but do encourage customers in my gym to row as I think it's the best excercise. I've just looked at probably 10 rowing videos on youtube and this is the one that i will recommend for technique.. Thanks to Lubo Kisiov for the link!
Thank you for all the good comments ! Please, don't forget that the rower who was doing the demonstration at that time was a beginner rower and by doing this video I wanted to show you that you can use the rowing machine as a beginner without any problems. I was asked by many different rowing clubs, TV programs and GYMs around the World if they could use this video for helping the athletes and the general public understand how to row on the rowing machine because of the very simple demonstration and explanation of the rowing technique on the rowing machine. Enjoy it and keep on rowing, because rowing is one of the greatest exercises in the World !
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO SEE OUR VIDEO. NOW WE ARE AT 250 000 HITS AND NUMBERS ARE GOING UP. FANTASTIC !! YOURS IN ROWING. LUBOMIR KISIOV P.S. - NOW I AM THE HEAD COACH OF THE TURKISH ROWING FEDERATION.
Like so many others, this is just what I needed to get me started. The proper technique is very important for many sporting endeavors; this helped a great deal. I am sure I'll "consult" it again from time to time.
Many thanks to you, Lubo, for this excellent video. I bought my first ever rowing machine a week ago and have watched a lot of videos trying to find the correct rowing technique, but yours was the best I have seen. It has helped me a lot. Thank you.
Great to see someone laying down the true basics and WHY they are basic. It may sound silly to take note of when your knees will get in the way, but if you don't think of it at first... ::grin::
I joined Crew at my school this year, and we have our first Erg race on Friday. I'm just preparing anyway I can, and this video was great. I haven't had a really full demo from an angle like this, so thank you! Very helpful to see such good technique. Wish me luck (:
+phili878 There are some issues with it. I wouldn't rate it down, but there is some early back opening that should not be demonstrated as proper rowing form. Pause at 5:51 for example.
+Trevor de Koekkoek there are always issues with any rower physiologically speaking. We are not 1:1 robots, but I can only recommend this instructor if he would let's say, teach new kids how to row or use the concept.
+Trevor de Koekkoek , the rower that is doing the demo is a 100% novice, so he is great for this demonstration. If you start judging the rowing technique on the erg to the one on the water, you would be doing a mistake. Don't forget that this video has only one purpose - to show a proper technique on how to row on the rowing machine for people all over the World. The video has been used to teach people in the GYMs and in different fitness TV shows all over the World, so they don't get injured or look funny when rowing on the ERGO. Most of the high performance athletes in rowing have their own technique on the ERG, so when they do testing on the ERG, they can do their PB. Many of these athletes don't look so nice on the ERG, but they pull very, very hard and in a way they feel most comfortable, so they could do their PB. That's it. Cheers.
+Lubo Kisiov Good points. I guess what made me comment is someone saying it was perfect. It is a good instruction and I've sent it before to people, but there is room for improvement. And I know when I post my own technique videos I will get criticized also. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Trevor, All the best and don't worry about people commenting on your technique. This is You Tube after all :-) Anyone can say anything, with knowledge or without any :-) Cheers
At that time Adam could of done it - I'm not sure about that today! We had a lots of fun with him making the video. We had to stop many times because of laughing. Cheers!
the best video so far. easy and simple with everything a beginner needs to know. the arms warm up is a must that everybody not familiar with rowing doesn´t know. Brilliant
This was great. I appreciate you breaking it down into several parts and showing each one separately, and then as a whole movement. I have always been intimidated by the rowing machine for fear that I would do it wrong and injure myself. I am going to do it now!
Thanks for the video and the reply :) It's a good thing you enjoyed making this video, it is enjoyable, informative and helped me out with proper movement!
Thanks for a very useful video. I've just started using a rowing machine and my technique was clearly all wrong. Well directed by the instructer, great stuff :)
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm looking at incorporating this into my workout routine tomorrow and I feel like I will be off to a great start after watching this. Much appreciated for your time and effort!!
Thanks you for making and posting this video. I've enjoyed rowing at the gym for a few years now and have decided to hire one at home and give up the gym membership. I picked up some tips from this. The main improvement has been generating more power per stroke and lowering the stroke rate giving me better times and more endurance.
Well explained coach... just like I learned at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in '78. Our Erg was a Beauty with a switchable side ore handle, heavy flywheel and actual break with resistance weights. She was a true heart killing machine.
I tried the ergo for the first time today, as a warmup for a strength training session. But now that I watched this video, I'm sure I'll do better next time. Thanks for the thorough demonstration.
Thanks for a great video. I've recovered from knee surgery but not allowed to do impact sports anymore so rowing is ideal for me. Video showed exactly where my technique was wrong. Used to suffer from stiff shoulders and lower back pain but thanks to this video I don't suffer as much anymore.
great explanation step by step and components of the row, i'm not a rower but i use rowing as a warm up and this will help a lot with my form in rows as well as doing my olympic lifts!
I thought my form was off because my back was arched like his in the video but I guess it's not too bad then. Thanks for the video! I'm training to do 12 hours
Here is the news from Japan - Part from Diethelm Maxrath e-mail......I am in Japan! Still going strong! Thanks god about 600 km away from the disaster............ and hope everything will work out OK. Yesterday the last two of our rowers got in contact with their families. They are OK but their houses are gone. Hope tp see you in Europe......This is the news from Japan. We are thinking of you guys. Lubo Kisiov
Dear rowers, dear coaches it is that time of the year again when we all hit the water not only for training on the water but for racing. I wish you a very successful season. I want to send my best wishes to the rowers and the people from Japan, who are having a very hard time now. I was trying get in touch with Diethelm Maxrath, who is a good friend of mine and the Head rowing coach of Japan. I will let you know what is going on with the National team and what plans they have in the situation
As someone already commented. All fitness instructors need to watch this. I see such poor technique being taught to people who get no reach pull just with their arms. This video helped a lot with my own technique, I had no idea I was over-compressing so much. Good rocking over is essential and you don't have to have a perfectly straight back (always gets me tired).
oh boy how I miss the concept 2 rower. I,v just started indoor rowing again after 4 years of idolness lol..my goal is to try and better my pb marathon time of 2hours 26 min 6 secs.did that in january 2009..... wish me luck I,m gonna need it lol. by the way, hes got a good technique. respect..
Awesome video. Just when you think the guy is like a rowing instructor robot from space he cracks a joke: «you're so serious when you do that...» Pitch perfect.
Hi treintayunoo, Adam was a recreational rower so he doesn't need the perfect rowers body. On this video he is doing a demo and for that he doesn't need the perfect body. He has the perfect body for a recreational athlete...:-))
Pasq, these are original cowboy boots from Calgary :-) No coaching is allowed if you don't have them on in UK. :-). I was all wet from the AM training. This was the only dry outfit I had at that moment..... The boots were good for the motorcycle.
Thank you for the instruction video. Would love to see an instruction video how to row for people who have back issues (lower back pain or even with herniated disc injury) I think the only difference is that you don't lean back and try to keep a straight back during the finish, but it would be nice to see an example.
Hi there. It is not normal to use so much hamstrings but then again you are very new to this machine and for sure you are trying harder. Once you get better and more relaxed, then you will not use them so much. There is a natural slope on the rail on this machine, so try to use more if it when you go for the next stroke and less of the hamstrings. Have fun.
Very helpful video. My situation is, my gym doesnt have a Concept 2 or a rower with a drag setting. I have just started out and when you mention to lower SPM, does that happen by increasing the drag setting? Since I am not able to row less than 28-29 even for warm ups. I have read on a different Training Forum to try 22-24 for as long as possible but I cant do it that slow unless I had a drag and set it higher. I have been doing "relative training" i.e. I do 10k in 54 with a 3 min rest between the 5k units. So I plan on building longer distance but my SPM is 28-29. Is there a way to figure out how to go slower SPM with no drag on the gyms machine? Thank You.
@SweetMoon666 What ever works my friend. Thanks for watching. Some people understand better - keep your back straight, some understand keep your chest up and some keep your head up. As long as you get the same result it doesn't matter what words you will use.They are all good and right. Keep training.
This is the best technique video on the web. I refer to this video whenever I am discussing technique with my athletes at Penn AC and Penn AC Gold. Please check out the Penn AC Gold 2011 Slide Show! We are looking for athletes for the 2011 Program.
an older video but still one of the best for explaining correct technique.
see him smile when the guy goes "you can keep going like this for hours" haha. He's thinking "hell no"
I come back here every few months to check my technique. Even though I've watched this video carefully several times, there's always something new to learn. Thank you!
+Fran Ponick You are very welcome !!
I'm no rowing pro but do encourage customers in my gym to row as I think it's the best excercise. I've just looked at probably 10 rowing videos on youtube and this is the one that i will recommend for technique.. Thanks to Lubo Kisiov for the link!
Thank you for all the good comments ! Please, don't forget that the rower who was doing the demonstration at that time was a beginner rower and by doing this video I wanted to show you that you can use the rowing machine as a beginner without any problems. I was asked by many different rowing clubs, TV programs and GYMs around the World if they could use this video for helping the athletes and the general public understand how to row on the rowing machine because of the very simple demonstration and explanation of the rowing technique on the rowing machine. Enjoy it and keep on rowing, because rowing is one of the greatest exercises in the World !
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO CAME TO SEE OUR VIDEO. NOW WE ARE AT 250 000 HITS AND NUMBERS ARE GOING UP. FANTASTIC !!
YOURS IN ROWING.
LUBOMIR KISIOV
P.S. - NOW I AM THE HEAD COACH OF THE TURKISH ROWING FEDERATION.
Like so many others, this is just what I needed to get me started. The proper technique is very important for many sporting endeavors; this helped a great deal. I am sure I'll "consult" it again from time to time.
This is great! I just bought a rowing machine for home use and this instructional video is invaluable.
Most helpful. I was coming off the seat on the drive, knees past 90 degrees on catch, and your advice was the answer. Thanks.
Many thanks to you, Lubo, for this excellent video. I bought my first ever rowing machine a week ago and have watched a lot of videos trying to find the correct rowing technique, but yours was the best I have seen. It has helped me a lot. Thank you.
You are very Welcome Mike !!
Great to see someone laying down the true basics and WHY they are basic. It may sound silly to take note of when your knees will get in the way, but if you don't think of it at first... ::grin::
I joined Crew at my school this year, and we have our first Erg race on Friday. I'm just preparing anyway I can, and this video was great. I haven't had a really full demo from an angle like this, so thank you! Very helpful to see such good technique. Wish me luck (:
I wonder who the idiots are that rated this demonstration a thumbs down, there was nothing wrong with it. Perfect.
+phili878 There are some issues with it. I wouldn't rate it down, but there is some early back opening that should not be demonstrated as proper rowing form. Pause at 5:51 for example.
+Trevor de Koekkoek there are always issues with any rower physiologically speaking. We are not 1:1 robots, but I can only recommend this instructor if he would let's say, teach new kids how to row or use the concept.
+Trevor de Koekkoek , the rower that is doing the demo is a 100% novice, so he is great for this demonstration. If you start judging the rowing technique on the erg to the one on the water, you would be doing a mistake. Don't forget that this video has only one purpose - to show a proper technique on how to row on the rowing machine for people all over the World. The video has been used to teach people in the GYMs and in different fitness TV shows all over the World, so they don't get injured or look funny when rowing on the ERGO. Most of the high performance athletes in rowing have their own technique on the ERG, so when they do testing on the ERG, they can do their PB. Many of these athletes don't look so nice on the ERG, but they pull very, very hard and in a way they feel most comfortable, so they could do their PB. That's it. Cheers.
+Lubo Kisiov Good points. I guess what made me comment is someone saying it was perfect. It is a good instruction and I've sent it before to people, but there is room for improvement. And I know when I post my own technique videos I will get criticized also. Keep up the good work.
Thanks Trevor,
All the best and don't worry about people commenting on your technique. This is You Tube after all :-) Anyone can say anything, with knowledge or without any :-) Cheers
At that time Adam could of done it - I'm not sure about that today! We had a lots of fun with him making the video. We had to stop many times because of laughing. Cheers!
the best video so far. easy and simple with everything a beginner needs to know. the arms warm up is a must that everybody not familiar with rowing doesn´t know. Brilliant
This is the best video on technique I've seen. Nice job of explaining the "why" of the various correct positions. Thanks.
This was great. I appreciate you breaking it down into several parts and showing each one separately, and then as a whole movement. I have always been intimidated by the rowing machine for fear that I would do it wrong and injure myself. I am going to do it now!
Thank you Coach and Adam. Wish me luck 🍀
I just started rowing at the gym, and this video will definitely help me improve. Thank you very much.
Thanks for the video and the reply :) It's a good thing you enjoyed making this video, it is enjoyable, informative and helped me out with proper movement!
Thanks for a very useful video. I've just started using a rowing machine and my technique was clearly all wrong. Well directed by the instructer, great stuff :)
Thank you for this very informative video. I'm looking at incorporating this into my workout routine tomorrow and I feel like I will be off to a great start after watching this. Much appreciated for your time and effort!!
best video i've seen of rowing technique. extremely helpful thank you!!
Thanks you for making and posting this video. I've enjoyed rowing at the gym for a few years now and have decided to hire one at home and give up the gym membership. I picked up some tips from this. The main improvement has been generating more power per stroke and lowering the stroke rate giving me better times and more endurance.
Excellent demonstration, just to check to see if I have been using the rowing machine properly and this has reassured me. Thank you :)
Thank you for making such a detailed video.
I am happy to know that the video helped you get better. Keep up the good work.
Thanks! there is one of these machines in my gym and now I know how to use it properly
I agree. Best step by step rowing machine video!
That is great!! I am glad that the video gave you some pointers and helped you get better.
That is the best rowing machine technique i ever saw. IT'S GREATE
Well explained coach... just like I learned at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in '78. Our Erg was a Beauty with a switchable side ore handle, heavy flywheel and actual break with resistance weights. She was a true heart killing machine.
I tried the ergo for the first time today, as a warmup for a strength training session. But now that I watched this video, I'm sure I'll do better next time.
Thanks for the thorough demonstration.
Thanks for a great video. I've recovered from knee surgery but not allowed to do impact sports anymore so rowing is ideal for me. Video showed exactly where my technique was wrong. Used to suffer from stiff shoulders and lower back pain but thanks to this video I don't suffer as much anymore.
Great Video! Thanks for sharing! I am new to rowing and always end up with a backache. I plan on using these pointers. Thanks again!
great tips and sensible info,improved my technique.Thanks
great explanation step by step and components of the row, i'm not a rower but i use rowing as a warm up and this will help a lot with my form in rows as well as doing my olympic lifts!
Thanks big guy ! Nice to see you again!
I thought my form was off because my back was arched like his in the video but I guess it's not too bad then. Thanks for the video! I'm training to do 12 hours
Excellent video!
Very good training video. Thank you very much.
Here is the news from Japan - Part from Diethelm Maxrath e-mail......I am in Japan! Still going strong! Thanks god about 600 km away from the disaster............ and hope everything will work out OK. Yesterday the last two of our rowers got in contact with their families. They are OK but their houses are gone. Hope tp see you in Europe......This is the news from Japan. We are thinking of you guys. Lubo Kisiov
Great video; super helpful. Thanks a lot
That is great! Keep doing the good work and you will get faster !!...with this great exercise.
Great video, thanks!
Great and very helpful for a novice. Cheers. More please
Great video and really helpful.
Good luck with your race !! You will do very well !!
Excellent instructions, thanks alot!
This is why I love the Internetz! Thnx great post!
very professional demo~
Thank you~
Dear rowers, dear coaches it is that time of the year again when we all hit the water not only for training on the water but for racing. I wish you a very successful season. I want to send my best wishes to the rowers and the people from Japan, who are having a very hard time now. I was trying get in touch with Diethelm Maxrath, who is a good friend of mine and the Head rowing coach of Japan. I will let you know what is going on with the National team and what plans they have in the situation
I am very happy to know that. All the best to you !!
Good demo! They should play this in gym's as I see so many people using bad technique.
Excellent. Thank you.
Very helpful, thanks a lot!
Adam was laughing after 05:50 when he said you can go like this for hours :)
Great Video. I have been struggling with this. My legs are usually toast 250m into my 400m sprints. I'll go and tray and practice what you posted.
Thank you for the good words ! I am glad that the video is helping so many people all over the World. Best regards to all of you in NZ !!!
As someone already commented. All fitness instructors need to watch this. I see such poor technique being taught to people who get no reach pull just with their arms. This video helped a lot with my own technique, I had no idea I was over-compressing so much. Good rocking over is essential and you don't have to have a perfectly straight back (always gets me tired).
Lubo is one of my coaches, he is amazing!
nice, full explanation ,thx!
This is a great video on technique, great with the surge of Crossfit. This has really helped with the community in my gym.
I am very glad to know that the video helped you guys. Keep training and have fun !! Cheers !
Thank you! I just got the Concept2 and this is super helpful!
You are welcome !!
Thanks about that, it was very helpfull.
I will try this out...
Thanks Lubo!
Great video thanks :)
Fair point. We could do with a coach of your quality at our club. have a good year!!
Quality video!
Very helpful, thanks :)
Thanks for the video
Thx... Was really Helpful...
oh boy how I miss the concept 2 rower. I,v just started indoor rowing again after 4 years of idolness lol..my goal is to try and better my pb marathon time of 2hours 26 min 6 secs.did that in january 2009..... wish me luck I,m gonna need it lol. by the way, hes got a good technique. respect..
Awesome video. Just when you think the guy is like a rowing instructor robot from space he cracks a joke: «you're so serious when you do that...» Pitch perfect.
Hi treintayunoo, Adam was a recreational rower so he doesn't need the perfect rowers body. On this video he is doing a demo and for that he doesn't need the perfect body. He has the perfect body for a recreational athlete...:-))
Very informative!
Lubo's boots are the best!!!
Pasq, these are original cowboy boots from Calgary :-) No coaching is allowed if you don't have them on in UK. :-). I was all wet from the AM training. This was the only dry outfit I had at that moment..... The boots were good for the motorcycle.
Auto-promotion, hahahhaha this morning, you gain one more view :p
very good !
Thank you very good explanation I've just been doing it wrong haha
Thank you for the instruction video. Would love to see an instruction video how to row for people who have back issues (lower back pain or even with herniated disc injury)
I think the only difference is that you don't lean back and try to keep a straight back during the finish, but it would be nice to see an example.
@lekotar YES the coach is a bulgarian. I should know, he was my coach for a year before he went to USA. He is really good coach.
You are very welcome !!
Thank you for the good words. I am glad that the video helped you. All the best !
That's nice, thanks
I am glad that you like it. Cheers !
This guy is a machine.
Hi there. It is not normal to use so much hamstrings but then again you are very new to this machine and for sure you are trying harder. Once you get better and more relaxed, then you will not use them so much. There is a natural slope on the rail on this machine, so try to use more if it when you go for the next stroke and less of the hamstrings. Have fun.
That doesn't look very effective. The boat isn't even moving.
Lol
Mr. Kisiov, are the knees locked or kept slightly bent? I have problems with my right knee when I row. Thank you for this video.
i.ve just joined a gym and i do a 15m session twicw a week. at first i was doing 3400 in 15m but now up to 3600. great exercise.
Thank you for watching Taylor !!
thanks :)
It is POWER-ENDURANCE !
Very helpful video. My situation is, my gym doesnt have a Concept 2 or a rower with a drag setting. I have just started out and when you mention to lower SPM, does that happen by increasing the drag setting? Since I am not able to row less than 28-29 even for warm ups. I have read on a different Training Forum to try 22-24 for as long as possible but I cant do it that slow unless I had a drag and set it higher.
I have been doing "relative training" i.e. I do 10k in 54 with a 3 min rest between the 5k units. So I plan on building longer distance but my SPM is 28-29. Is there a way to figure out how to go slower SPM with no drag on the gyms machine? Thank You.
@SweetMoon666 What ever works my friend. Thanks for watching. Some people understand better - keep your back straight, some understand keep your chest up and some keep your head up. As long as you get the same result it doesn't matter what words you will use.They are all good and right. Keep training.
Love it still XD.
Lol, intro was hilarious
This is the best technique video on the web. I refer to this video whenever I am discussing technique with my athletes at Penn AC and Penn AC Gold. Please check out the Penn AC Gold 2011 Slide Show! We are looking for athletes for the 2011 Program.
row row, fight the power!
Desde Argentina un recuerdo para nuestro campeòn mundial ALBERTO DEMIDDI /Gerardo Costantini- Rowing)
Is it good to have your hands close together on the handle or wide apart?