Thanks for this, don't normally include quarter or half slide in my warm up. This is useful as are the other videos as I'm trying to pause the swing of my back to become more efficient
Andrew, happy to hear you found this video useful. When it comes to making sure you drive with a stable body, before swinging open, the legs, legs/body, leg/body/arms drill is a great one. If you haven't checked out this video yet, I have included a link which starts right at the point I detail the drill: ua-cam.com/video/Uc8fusiLFgA/v-deo.htmlsi=liLU9iXurR6rn0sZ&t=227 . Thanks for checking out the channel, and stay tuned for more videos on technique coming soon!
Thank you for your question. It's actually pretty well timed, as I am currently editing a video on whether the heels should lift off the foot boards at the catch. The quick answer is yes so that you can maximize length and compression into the front end of the rowing stroke (if you don't have a full slide recovery, you won't have a full slide stroke). BUT, once you begin to push out of the front end, you want the heels to settle very quickly back onto the foot boards in order to maximize power in your glutes, hamstrings, and low back. If you press off the toes and keep the calves activated/flexed, it will cause you to rely on a quad dominant rowing stroke. If, on the other hand, you get those heels settled quickly off the catch, you will then create a platform for maximum power coming from your entire leg, glutes, hips, etc. More from me soon on this, as the video is set to release in the next few days. So please stay tuned. Thank you for engaging the content. I appreciate it. - Luke
@@unitoolzee I have been rowing since 1994, and there is always something new to learn! The basics of the stroke come to you in about 2-3 weeks. But really maximizing efficiency and power is something rowers work on for years. It's all about persistence and reinforcement. Keep me posted on how your rowing journey progresses! - Luke
I am all about discourse on this channel, and like learning why people hold certain views on the rowing stroke. Will you please explain WHY you feel no knee flex is acceptable with the arms and back?
Thanks for this, don't normally include quarter or half slide in my warm up. This is useful as are the other videos as I'm trying to pause the swing of my back to become more efficient
Andrew, happy to hear you found this video useful. When it comes to making sure you drive with a stable body, before swinging open, the legs, legs/body, leg/body/arms drill is a great one. If you haven't checked out this video yet, I have included a link which starts right at the point I detail the drill: ua-cam.com/video/Uc8fusiLFgA/v-deo.htmlsi=liLU9iXurR6rn0sZ&t=227 . Thanks for checking out the channel, and stay tuned for more videos on technique coming soon!
@@roweracademy Thanks for the link and I had already watched it. I have subscribed and looking forward to future videos
@@andrewfeilden3804 Great stuff! Thank you for subscribing to the channel. I really appreciate it.
Good stuff, but it looks like you’re pushing with the balls of your feet towards the end of the video?
Thank you for your question. It's actually pretty well timed, as I am currently editing a video on whether the heels should lift off the foot boards at the catch. The quick answer is yes so that you can maximize length and compression into the front end of the rowing stroke (if you don't have a full slide recovery, you won't have a full slide stroke). BUT, once you begin to push out of the front end, you want the heels to settle very quickly back onto the foot boards in order to maximize power in your glutes, hamstrings, and low back. If you press off the toes and keep the calves activated/flexed, it will cause you to rely on a quad dominant rowing stroke. If, on the other hand, you get those heels settled quickly off the catch, you will then create a platform for maximum power coming from your entire leg, glutes, hips, etc. More from me soon on this, as the video is set to release in the next few days. So please stay tuned. Thank you for engaging the content. I appreciate it. - Luke
@@roweracademy Thanks for the explanation. I’ve been rowing for a year, and I still feel like I don’t really know what I’m doing. 😂
@@unitoolzee I have been rowing since 1994, and there is always something new to learn! The basics of the stroke come to you in about 2-3 weeks. But really maximizing efficiency and power is something rowers work on for years. It's all about persistence and reinforcement. Keep me posted on how your rowing journey progresses! - Luke
@unitoolzee here is a link to the video I referenced: ua-cam.com/video/dg4MS6zpTQU/v-deo.htmlsi=VZsvcNwRNfcjLBBj
no knee flex allowed with Arms and back
I am all about discourse on this channel, and like learning why people hold certain views on the rowing stroke. Will you please explain WHY you feel no knee flex is acceptable with the arms and back?