Rowing Technique Hacks to improve your speed

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Although this shows a Concept2 rowing machine - the tips should apply for any rowing machine.
00:00 Intro
00:33 How to make sure you slide far enough (but not too far) with the seat
03:58 How to keep your arms straight as you start the stroke
06:04 Keep your back in a forward lean as you drive with the legs
08:53 Why I row in Socks
10:00 A way to focus on a powerful / primed posture with the back
There was a previous version of this video with an audio sync issue. This has been resolved, but has impacted the comments and viewing numbers of the video,
Everyone has their own quirks when it comes to technique. And although the parts of the stroke I’m focussing on are generally considered the best form, if you don’t row this way but you’re fast, and don’t get injured, then I’m not saying you should change. But if you DO have an issue with not sliding far enough forward, or bending your arms too soon in the stroke - then this video may help.
Be sure to check out my RowAlong workouts on this RowAlong KZfaq channel as well as the website at www.rowalong.com
The workouts are being added as Podcasts too. Search your usual PodCast app for RowAlong or go to rowalong.podbean.com/
If you want to check out the Carrot T-Shirt I mentioned:
Female: rowalong.com/product/female-t...
Male: rowalong.com/product/male-tec...
And please. Don’t actually stick a carrot up your jacksie…
Thanks again to the folks at ucanrow2.com for letting me tweak their tip about the back break.

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@genegroover3721 7 ай бұрын

I loved it. "Everythings a hack now a days." You do a great job.

@revsund 3 жыл бұрын

The videos are so clean and precise. Very structured with the description texts and everything. Really like it! 🙏🏼

@revsund 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, so appreciated 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼 I will practice this!

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

They really do help. I'm going to make another 'hacks' video over Christmas, so keep an eye out for it.

@GADesser 3 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying your videos and they are very informative.

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks George. I’m really pleased you’re enjoying them. Let me know if you have any questions.

@anthonywalpole9058 3 жыл бұрын

some tremendous tips here ,great work !

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

Next time I see you, I want to see you with a balloon between your arms! Cheers mate.

@anthonywalpole9058 3 жыл бұрын

@@rowalong I am a repeat offender as you know for bent arms but working on it :-)

@dillz2222 3 жыл бұрын

Some great tips! Now I just want to see you do a few strokes with the balloon, drumstick and carrot all at the same time 🤣🤣. OK, maybe not the carrot! Thanks!

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

haha, you come for the tips, you stay for the carrot....

@francopalandra4475 7 ай бұрын

first of all congratulation for your videos, thanks a lot for the tips, i do have a problem, when i row, (concept2) ny row machine moves backwards, do i do something wrong? i'm rowing since january and lately i'm having this problem. thanks

@andrewjfast 3 жыл бұрын

appreciate the tips and balanced perspectives! thanks! any videos on barefoot rowing (bonus points for barefoot and strapless)? cheers

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I've not seen any. I'll add this to my research list - see what's out there, and maybe make one about the benefits of it. The Technique Hacks 2 video does go into the benefits of strapless rowing - if you've not seen that.

@annikal819 Жыл бұрын

🙏🙏😀👍

@simoncanning9749 3 жыл бұрын

Rowed a “competitive “ hour the other day. First time rowing in socks. Took loads of skin off my right heel. Knew there was an issue, but didn’t want to stop. Might be worth watching out for. Carrot up your jacksie 😂

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

That's a good shout. If I can add a card saying something at that point, I will.

@sandraredmond4812 2 жыл бұрын

Helpful video. When is the ideal time for the stuck to fall? Should you wait until knees are fully extended ? What is the cue to initiate the swing back ? If I wait for knees to be flat it seems a little jerky and not fluid. But maybe that is better than initiating the hip hinge too early ??

@rowalong 2 жыл бұрын

I’m trying to work out what you mean by “Stuck to Fall”. Typo? Once your legs are about halfway through the leg drive, that’s when to swing over your back. Essentially, what you’re trying to do is to push with the legs - and then when your legs get to a point where the power output starts to fade, that’s when you swing over your back to add in some power, and then as your legs continue to fade, you add in the arm pull. Usually, that initial fade happens when your legs are halfway. And then, for the end of the stroke, you want your legs to come down fully (but don’t lock out your knees). It may help to think about pointing your toes to the front of the machine at the back of the stroke in order to get those legs all the way down. What to do, if you’re on a concept2 is to switch the display to the force curve, and see how it reacts to your stroke. The ideal is a nice high curve without bumps.

@sandraredmond4812 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry. It was a typo. I meant “the stick to fall” as in your demo with the drum stick ... sorry for confusion

@sandraredmond4812 2 жыл бұрын

So I shouldn’t wait till my knees are straight and legs fully extended ? It feels more fluid if I start the hip hinge sooner. So good to know. I just need to find the sweet spot between too soon and too late .

@flickerNYC 3 жыл бұрын

What seat pad are you using pls ?

@rowalong 3 жыл бұрын

That’s the Citius Remex PRow. I used it for about 5 months and then sold it. It didn’t really do anything that rowing with a good posture didn’t fix.

@ked4864 2 жыл бұрын

Would appreciate if you re-posted these types of videos because they are difficult to search for. Re-posting to bring it forward on the video list, and remind us old salts to look at this stuff….or mention the video in your chatting, and put a link to it in you comments?

@rowalong 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve often wondered exactly that. Should I make a 2021 (or 2022) update / reversion of this in order for new people to stumble upon it? So, thanks to your post, I will. Once I’m done with the 30 days thing and picked up the sessions I need to re-record for the 10K plan, I’ll start working through my to-do list, including this one.