Row faster with less effort - what the Pros know that you don't (yet)

[@animalcracker2159]

this is so fundamental & yet rarely made explicit to rowers. this video goes beyond the how to show the equally & if not more important why. thanks!

[@AramTraining]

This feedback means a lot! Thank you!

[@tcadams7416]

Possibly one of the most important videos you've done.

[@AramTraining]

Thank you very much. This was also my impression.

[@davidkovachi2827]

I think all rowers could benefit by spending time on a fixed seat rowing boat. How to use your body correctly to generate power. Without using your body you wont go very fast. The pull of the oars just feels different. I spent years on a fixed seat rowing boat. On a fixed seat boat 80% of your power comes from your torso. USE IT! Not to use 100% at the catch? You should be using 100% at the catch! All your arms are doing is maintaining momentum. Now I have a scull. When I am using my torso correctly the stroke feels different. The pull in my oar handles dramatically feels different.

[@wangping2857]

Also my coach keeps telling me to step down and push hard as soon as I catch. I told him I do but not 100% in the beginning because that’ll make me open my back. I save the hardest push when my blades are almost 90 degree to my boat and i push, swing and bring my handles towards my chest, and watch the split goes down and down, and the boat feels like a rubber band. Is that the right sensation? If yes, how should I tell my coach? He’s very nice and sincere…btw I just stroked a quad women’s 60+, and we beat 40* quad, mixed quad, some men’s quad, and many of the juniors. The boat really felt like on a rubber band during the recovery and drive. It felt really good.

[@AramTraining]

A couple thoughts: the "hardest push with your legs" will almost naturally come mid drive as your legs are in a much better angle to perform than at the catch. The "rubber band" analogy makes sense, you could also describe it as a lethargic undynamic acceleration

[@GaryBoal]

Another very helpful video

[@AramTraining]

Much appreciated!

[@wangping2857]

Hi Aram a young man in my rowing club wants to buy your erg. I told him I’ll introduce him to you via email and he should join your Saturday rowing club. His name is Amogh. Thanks for the help

[@AramTraining]

Thank you Ping! Much appreciated. Does he already have my email address?

[@wangping2857]

@@AramTrainingnot yet, but will send it to him

[@Nomads_Rowing]

Again, another great explanation and breakdown down of the rowing stroke and technique - cheers Aram

[@ivanm.g.7442]

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