The technique that use is very close to your instructions. The one thing that I do different is I keep my back straight, three bulging discs in the lumbar. When I start my legs extend and I pull back with the handle until it hits my lower abs then slide forward keeping my back straight. I focus on fixted point and once my rythem set I concentrate on my breathing matching it rowing. I set it at 7.5 and row for 30 minutes on and 15 minutes Tuesday and so fourth. I'm hooked on it. I incorporated it into my workout routine.

Definitely the most helpful rowing tip video I've ever watched! Huge thumbs up!!

I'm starting a weight loss journey and been wanting to try the rowing machine. This is the first one that actually gives me a clear instructions without using way too much complicated fitness jargon. Thank you.

Oh how I wish I had watched this 1st when I started rowing recently. Your info is described and demonstrated in priceless fashion 💯

Top work these videos are excellent. Really cemented my decision to begin rowing to get myself back into shape!

Best rowing video of all time. Thank you.

Thanks for all the great training videos! I started rowing on the concept 2 a month ago and was brute forcing through 30 mins at level 10 for 7000 metres. Started to get numbness in my butt and right leg and decided to see if I was doing something wrong, turns out I was doing it all wrong! This week I concentrated on technique using your videos as a reference and today by slowing down I finally started to get the movement down and feel my core actually working on the power and recovery movements. This made my rowing so much easier and I felt great and full of energy after a 30 min workout, thanks!

Yesterday i got on a rower, not knowing anything about it but look interesting , i got on and i enjoyed the movements after watching your videos , i made some right moves w/o knowledge , now i can go back today workout with your video and began w/ what i have learned, and my workouts with your videos i will have great fun with purpose. Thank you i did subscribe .

I started going to the gym a week ago and I found the rowing machine to be my favorite cardio equipment. (I do not like the treadmill). I am a slow physical learner and also unsure whether my moves are correct, so your tips are quite useful for me. Thanks.

Another great video from this guy. I'm currently following his Video4 Practicing Rhythm. This video 5 is probably the best tutorial on the rowing stroke on the machine. Like he said this is the best resource for rowing....I'm going to watch every video this guy has out, gads its only made me better and I thought I knew how, but found out many things i was doing wrong..Thanks Dark Horse Rowing...

Well, in the catch you have to feel the most comfortable possible, no like you said. Rowing is all about eficiency and horizontal moves, how can you be eficient when you are not comfortable. It is like running a marathon in an uncomfortable position. But, keep de work, love your channel

Great video. All in one take? Awesome.

A Master Piece video. 👏👏👏👏

I have been rowing for a very what long while now I have perfected it I'm a one-handed woman not been able to use my left hand at all I have learned to row taught myself to roll with one hand I'm at the gym by 5 every morning a.m. I work out on lifting weights and then I used 3 hours of my time before I leave and I Row for 3 hours on number 10 full speed nobody can keep up with me by the time I'm done I am soaked with sweat I burn 700 to 800 calories every single day the trainers they are amazed when I started I was 200 lbs and I'm down 150 lb I am very proud of myself that I have accomplished the rowing machine the trainers and the people that work at the gym they watch me they are amazed that I can do it with one hand and that I'm on it for 3 hours straight Non-Stop thank you for your tips on the rowing machine I learned how to roll watching a video on people that row boats God bless

I have learned to keep my feet flat, and this has helped with a pain in one of my knees. I also use the technique you taught about releasing your feet from the straps...

Excellent word of wisdom thank you

I just bought the Concept 2 e. Subscribed!

You give me great advices....thank you for this.....i watch all your videos....all the best

Excellent illustration! I realize I'm using my arms *with* my hips, rather than right after. Gonna work on that next. When do you rotate your shoulders back from that rolled-forward position at the catch? With the hips? Not at all (just leave 'em rotated forward)? Thanks!

Thank you for this video! This is the first time I've heard anyone refer to the "hip swing", and just two workouts after viewing this video has me using a lot less effort than before. Basically thanks to you I dropped 10 seconds off my 500m split and added 5 cm to my drive length while expending less effort. I can compare this to my experience after completing Terry Laughlin's "Total Immersion" training guidelines for FreeStyle swimming. It took months to relearn how to swim. Luckily this is helping already. Now I just need to focus rather than to fall back into my old habits (lack of hip swing).

Just starting out. Great video. Thx.

Best explanation ever. Thank you!

Nice explanation about rowing technique

great vid - been rowing my arms seem to be doing around 50% and i'm struggling to get power in the drive section what can i do differently?

Excellent video!

Great Video. All you Need to know . Short and perfekt

Great video, thx a lot!

Excellent video. Tried what you showed today and managed 18 Km in on piece with less fatigue and no back pain. Thanks!

This is a really good video

What setting or number should you start with?

New sub and started to follow the workouts they are great! New to rowing and a question if anyone is able to answer. On recovery I’m not able to keep my heels planted down and they just keep raising off. How do I stop this ? Thanks

Such a great video bro, thanks a lot

Thanks mate, this really was helpful.

hey. I dont have a visual on the rowing i have an older rower just get started i like it but i cant see numbers. help if u can ty

Thank you so much! That really helps a lot.

Great explanation, tnx

Fantastic video!!

Never thought of storing the rower upright!

amazing content!! thx

...and also, how do I increase my practice? Is there any plan, a site or sth?

great video

Hello Dark Horse :-) I am writing to you to ask for some advice. I do a lot of sport for years. Last year one half marathon, then full one. Skipping jump rope, play basketball, running, gym, running on stairs, scooting etc. Since Jan19 i do have some pain im my feet, heels. Between heel and fingers. I did two times last week rowing. I love it and i thought that it might be great because of less force on my feet than running. But there is still some pain. Questions is: how to train with less pressure and force on heels and whole feet (bottom)? Is it possible?

I watched vid 1 and now vid 2, but you did not mention "How much time" should one row! You said about the good frequency which is twice a week. How much time every time I row?

Great instructions! Btw do you have a video where you go into more detail about the recovery phase? I feel like that is the hardest part to get right, how should the feet work in this phase? Should I drag myself back by the feetwraps or should I push down with my heels in order to bend my knees? Currently I utilize the footwraps on the way back so they tend to loosen and I also get some aching in my inner thighs from doing this (but that may have to do with me not being used to the movement). I saw some other random video showing that with correct technique it's even possible to row without the footwraps.

Do the drive percentages listed at 3:45 (legs 60%, hips 30%, arms 10%) vary at all depending on the proportions of the rower (long/short arms or legs, etc.)?

question, is rowing ok if you have worn knees. I don't have pain and full movement but quads have gotten weak after an accident. I've done cross fit for years, raced bicycles ect. 11 knee surgeries later my workouts are limited. kettlebell now. I loved and miss the rowing I did in cross fit. Do you have an opinion on this. Thanks

another good vid, pretty boy

Thank you for a great demonstration, but how do you operate the screen? I know it may be a stupid question, but I’ve never used one before, & I really would like to start. ❤️

Thanks for the video! I have started sculling more than one year ago and my coach has always emphasized the fact you cannot start pushing on your legs before you have locked your back in a 90° degree position (with the ground) by contracting the abdominal belt. Seems like it would overcharge the lower back and it is not efficient at all. I would like to have your point of view on this and would like to know if you give this training only for the purpose of fitness or also for real rowers?

Would you recommend rowing for someone with kyphosis? My back can only be so straight.

Silly question, but does this information apply to a waterrower as well?

God job dude

No coach ever tells you how far to extend when pulling the catch ? How much chain should be between the start of the pull ? Should we bend forward to the 3:00 position...or start at the 1:00 even though it's not close to the front of machine guage

hi thank you for your video there are very helpful i would like to ask a question about nutrition before we do rowing machine ,i normally in the middle of practicing lose my energy what you recommended thank you

is this a good starting point for some one just starting out.

What if my belly gets in the way at the catch.? I'm using rowing to loose weight. It's very hard to keep the knees together. :-(

This guy looks like he is a great listener!

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the most explained way to row . i weigh 313 lbs and need to loose weight how often a week should i row and for how long a time .

This is REAL.

Unrelated but how do you get your hair to look so awesome?

I row crew

When I used the rowing machine at the gym, I basically just used my arms. My entire form was wrong.

I been holding it wit a fist

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Great video!