How Do I Use the SkiErg?!

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Learn how to use the SkiErg quickly and easily. Want to be more efficient at the Skierg? Want to learn SkiErg technique? Looking for more benefit from the SkiErg? We've got you covered this week with a SkiErg demo.
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@Mike-rk6dc 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another Ski Erg video!!! Would like to see much more in the near future.

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

We'll get cracking on it Mike!

@matthewbohn3996 5 жыл бұрын

I call it a stride. I do xc skiing throughout the winter months on top of the rower. This ski erg machine helps for the double pole technique. The diagonal stride (classic form) is alternating pushing left and right arms. My only downside to this item is that it does not incorporate the kick and glide like that on a Nordic Track. Still a good introduction to this machine.

@yayager 5 жыл бұрын

Gonna admit that I've been gripping the SkiErg handle wrong. Thanks for taking the time to explain that basic starting point at the 3:10 point Shane!

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

Ha, it's the little things sometimes isn't it Matt?

@katelorenc6755 5 жыл бұрын

Thankyou Thankyou THANKYOU!!!...Such a brilliant explanation - Your very clear instruction has given me hope that I will no longer be daunted by the SKi Erg parked opposite my gyms Concept 2 rowers...that thing has been staring me down...not any more!!!

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

Not anymore Kate! We got you.

@lvg777 5 жыл бұрын

I would call it a stroke. A ski stroke. I own a Ski Erg and a rower, but after 15 months and about 1 million meters on the Ski Erg I'll have to say that I find it tougher than rowing. If I have limited energy on any particular day, I'll skip the Ski Erg in favour of the rower... but it's particularly useful if my back is tired from rowing as it works the spine in the opposite way. I often do both in a cardio session.

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

It's a great complimentary tool to have isn't it? I keep both on hand and often find myself gravitating to the skierg when I'm short on motivation.

@lvg777 5 жыл бұрын

@@DarkHorseRowing It certainly is! Here's an example of an interval session I do. I set up the Skierg for 500m intervals with undefined rest periods and set up the squat bar at a comfortable 15 rep weight. I do sets of squats after each 500m interval for about 7 rounds. I increase the squat weight a little for each circuit. Sometimes I do pushups and inverted rows (1 set of each - 15 - 20 reps) between 500m Skierg intervals. That's really tough because I'm using the same muscle group (lats) on the Skierg. Sometimes I'll also add a set of DB lateral raises and DB presses, for 4 exercises between 500m Skierg intervals. It really helps with the boredom of it and adds up to a decent number of Skierg meters while I'm at it. Just a word or advice from an old guy (nearly 60). I often have a bit of pain in the elbow while Skierging as it can be hard on the triceps tendon. It helps to lock the elbows at a slightly bent position so there isn't any movement in the elbow. This also helps to keep the focus locked on the lats and trunk, thinking of the arms as a hinge rather than a force producing part of the movement. All the force comes from the lats and trunk, eliminating elbow movement. It's also very important for me to warm up for about 5 minutes before I start working hard.

@fevzay9315 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thanks for the info.

@stevebradley1855 5 жыл бұрын

Any recommendations on damper settings? Other than that, terrific information on elbows (~4:00), lats (~4:40), getting "on top of the handles" (~6:40), pushing the ground away (~8:30), and "changing direction" (~12:45). Thank you!!!

@annlipsett42 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I've been struggling with this for a while. Now that I know what I was doing wrong I can correct myself and start to work towards getting better. I hope that you continue making more tutorials for the skierg. Thanks again.

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

Yes! We definitely will.

@growinggreentomatoeswithje3253 5 жыл бұрын

LMAO....great video, Shane! Keep 'em coming!!!

@t1g3r8 3 жыл бұрын

Newbie to C2 skierg and starting alternating between C2 erg Ecas a former crewman. Thank you for the in-depth posture! Looking to invest in DH 1year sub built on your rep here backed up by your insightful and thoughtful videos.

@crikeymos22 2 жыл бұрын

You made me spit my tea out laughing. The rubbery cartoon man just tickled me senseless. Oh good vid btw. 🥰

@jmartin8071 5 жыл бұрын

It's called polling - double polling to be exact. When I instruct folks on the SkiErg I tell them to imagine digging the "polls" into the snow and push off.

@docforven 2 жыл бұрын

"JUMP INTO THE FLOOR" is the best cue! My splits dropped by 5-8 seconds.

@billking8843 9 ай бұрын

My old gym went bust and the new one has a couple of these. Could be a nice complement to the rowing machine.

@stevejuhasz 4 жыл бұрын

Stand up comedy is in the offing for you-but I digress-excellent info

@simonejeffries258 8 ай бұрын

The black hole of energy. All the feels!

@ArtursNehajenko 5 жыл бұрын

Something fresh- great!

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

Trying to keep it so my man!

@markwolfgramme5504 5 жыл бұрын

On skis, when I'm on a flat section of snow, I refer to the action where I'm using my arms/poles to pull/push myself along (when skiing or skating) as "polling". I've never heard anyone refer to the ski erg action by any name.

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

That's exactly where I got caught up. I used to race slalom downhill skiing and we would "pole" to add to our push however I froze when I was in the middle of the video haha realizing I had never tried to put the action into words.

@robcattosmith 4 жыл бұрын

Dark Horse Rowing It’s a Cross Country Skiing machine, not Alpine. Specifically double poling.

@VladimirKelman 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, pull-push!

@todbussey4626 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Shane

@wong88888 2 жыл бұрын

Pls do a ski erg follow along workout! Thank you

@louisemcgonigal1355 3 жыл бұрын

you are taking a ski stride good video

@juanbracamontes8472 4 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

@cclservices670 4 жыл бұрын

Hi great video, I’ve just got a skierg, I think I’ve got the right technique, but when I’ve finish the workout I go dizzy, it’s like motion sickness, it’s lasting a couple of days. Have you any ideas. Cheers

@CraigSheahan 5 жыл бұрын

Just wondering if there is a universal agreed drag factor for the a SkiErg ??? Ie: I use 130 Drag Factor on my rower to keep training consistent, and vary SPM THANKS

@kumbackquatsta 5 жыл бұрын

please do a concept 2 rebuild kit video

@lew708 Жыл бұрын

Since the catch is at the top of the machine, do you think that this would not be a good machine for shorter people?

@chrisjgilmore1 4 жыл бұрын

Does he address the breathing aspect in another video? This is where I seem to be messing up.

@Joostvloon 5 жыл бұрын

The pull ofcourse ;-)

@knutbergan 2 ай бұрын

You should show a cross country skier doing double poling.

@DarkHorseRowing 2 ай бұрын

Will do for next time.

@thedownunderverse 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the vid! Would appreciate info on using the skierg for upper body and core work only (i.e as a means to crosstrain for a competitive cyclist). On off days I’d like to leave my legs be but work on becoming stonger up top. Interested also in your thoughts on using a traditional rower vs skierg to achieve that goal - both with an adapted upper body focused stroke, preferrably with legs locked. Cheers!

@VladimirKelman 2 жыл бұрын

I think this ski stroke is kind of pull-push movement, partially resembling what you're doing during muscle-up.

@EET1987 5 жыл бұрын

“...which is why people end up on ourrrr channellll...” 💁🏼‍♀️

@jeremyd2003 5 жыл бұрын

Remember the old Norditrack!

@baronmiller2452 5 жыл бұрын

More ski erg videos please...workouts,

@baronmiller2452 5 жыл бұрын

Guided workouts, etc

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

We'll have to jump on this!

@cjp3581 5 жыл бұрын

@@DarkHorseRowing Second Baron on this.

@0SKBooth0 5 жыл бұрын

I’d say “poling.” Since this is a Nordic ski device, I’d use the Nordic ski terms.

@knutbergan 2 ай бұрын

Double poling, more and more cross country skiers just use upper body and not diagonal stride.

@GordonLF 5 жыл бұрын

Stride!!!!!!!

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

I've never heard it called a stride. Good one to know!

@GordonLF 5 жыл бұрын

When you are X Country skiing and moving your legs (inside or outside the tracks) that's a walking stride or diagonal stride. It is basically a leg movement. When you are on the Ski Erg you can mimic the leg movement by bending your knees at the same time or alternatively, but you leave your feet more or less flat on the ground. Since you are not moving ahead (just pulling the handles and feeling like gliding once you finish the stroke) the whole set is called a stride. I believe it can be called a stroke also and everybody would understand it.

@swe3498 4 жыл бұрын

This is not the most quick video. But with very rich details. Just be patient! Thanks

@patriciaturner3642 3 ай бұрын

Let's call it a stroke!

@onedumodder1601 5 жыл бұрын

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@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

Haha, feel free to share this as a hint to whomever needs to know about your wishlist

@emilymarguerita2781 5 жыл бұрын

Because I’m a very short person I always come up on to my toes at the top of my stroke. Is that okay?

@polani397 4 жыл бұрын

The SkiErg video on their website says that everyone should be doing that.

@amando96 4 жыл бұрын

@@polani397 COrrect, it's more efficient and will make a difference.

@matthewfrancis9237 5 жыл бұрын

I would say ski stroke

@DarkHorseRowing 5 жыл бұрын

I think that's what I'm gravitating to as well.

@ownedinc4274 Ай бұрын

"Skate" is with your feet. It is very important to real world skiing. The Ski Erg does not train that part of the motion. It is all about what a skier does with the polls. It is a push with the feet. "Push don't pull". The polls push against the snow moving the body forward.

@ownedinc4274 Ай бұрын

In this video you only double arm pull which is not skiing technique at all. The Row Erg matches rowing rather substantially. The Ski Erg has independent handles which can be pulled individually to match actual skiing motion more accurately. Do you also train on the machine with this style? I will search other videos to see.

@ownedinc4274 Ай бұрын

Alternating arms could work the obliques more and could restructure "recovery". Pushing with left, while recovering with right. Pushing with right, while recovering with left.