Rowing Machine: How the BEST in the World Row

[@probitionate]

Thank you for this. I learned a couple of things that I'm going to try to focus on. I've been rowing for about three and a half decades, but just on a C2, and only as a foundation of my fitness. With COVID-19 wreaking havoc, I invested in a C2 for home use. Best investment ever. I'm at that stage in life where there's an expected (gradual) drop-off of results. Going for the same level of intensity, but accepting that my times are going to get higher and higher. But I did the math the other day, and for a 5,000m row, I've only lost about 7.5% performance over the past 20 years. Will definitely be coming back to your channel to help stave off Father Time some more. LOL

[@Ridcul]

This made me realize that i had my foot stand too high. After lowering just below the rail (in a waterower) i felt the difference right away...this allows that foot inclination when going forward that in turns lets me get more reach and super plus ...my lower backs feels great. Awesomeness.

[@trainingtall]

Now you know!!

[@moisesasa3687]

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[@lewisnoel8447]

@Moises Asa instablaster ;)

[@moisesasa3687]

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[@slamothe2881]

So helpful in tweaking. You hit all the major points. Great teacher! ( like this format)

[@stephendoyle3352]

GREAT informative video Austin. Many thanks.

[@trainingtall]

Glad you liked it, Steve! Thanks for watching!

[@maxkamath9175]

Great video. interesting to see how some of these elite rowers actually have certain aspects of their form which is considered less than ideal but due to biomechanics it seems to work for them! reminds me of a running vid i saw many years ago highlighting how Haile Gebrselassie runs with significant overpronation but it (obviously) works for him.

[@trainingtall]

It is interesting isn't it?!

[@diannemoore3625]

Thank you for this video. It really helped correct my form. I made a slight adjustment on my arms during the pull and felt an immediate difference!

[@trainingtall]

Fantastic!!

[@geoffreybarrow8935]

What this video highlighted most strongly for me is the difference between rowing on an erg and rowing in a boat! I'm surprised that you didn't point out the contrast between the first two clips of men on the machine and the third clip of the man in the boat. The latter shows none of the exaggerated reaching and curvature of the spine at the catch that occurs so often on the erg, and which ultimately is going to lead to back pain! The reason is that on the erg the arms don't swing out in an arc as they do in the boat. The erg catch position, with the hands fixed just a few inches apart, is unnatural and only encourages bad posture and a weak position at the catch. Maybe I'm paranoid, as a life-long rower with lower back issues, but to my mind this is the worst aspect of training on an erg, and I am constantly aware of the bad habits that it encourages and the potential for injury.

[@miguelvieyra7270]

Love your videos Austin! Keep up the amazing work!

[@WVelaryonFirstOfHisName]

I've been watching your videos in anticipation of getting my Hydrow for about 3 weeks. My Hydrow came 3 weeks ago and I've been watching your vids and applying your suggestions and wow! thanks so much. I really appreciate your attitude and your knowledge. thanks again! PS have you considered becoming a coach on the Hydrow team? I think you'd be awesome. Wayne

[@trainingtall]

How exciting, Wayne!!! You’re going to love it I think! I’d love to coach for them, but for now, I’ve got my own pursuits!

[@paulking4819]

Very informative video and discussion well done , enjoyed watching.

[@johnengland8619]

Thanks again for the content

[@madeemailwheniwasin3rdgrad596]

Hey Austin! I'm a novice rower and your videos have really helped me so far! Next season is my first 2k, and I've been having trouble in setting goals (I'm an 8th grade girl, 5'10 and 160 pounds) So far I've only done 5k's, and my 5k PR is 21:47. What would be a "good" goal for a 2k?

[@trainingtall]

Hey Cat! :) I’m so glad my videos have been helpful! You’re doing so great so far!! You’re going to be an incredible athlete! With you 5k score, I would recommend attempting the 2k at a 2:05 pace to start, see how you feel at the 1000m mark, go for a 2:03 if you feel good, and then give it your all in the last 500m! You got this!!

[@madeemailwheniwasin3rdgrad596]

@@trainingtall thank you so much!!!

[@christopherryan4176]

Great video, very helpful. Thank you so much!

[@johnandrzejewski5907]

Hi Austin, I'm a highschool senior and I recently discovered your channel. I got a Concept 2 Rowing Machine about 2 weeks ago and I decided to take up rowing since unfortunately my wrestling season just got cancelled. I just got a PR a few days ago of 6:48 for a 2k which was a huge improvement over my first try of 7:12. I am about 155 pounds, 5 '10 and I have a 36 on the ACT and good grades. I think I would like to row in college if possible but I have no actual experience on the water, and although I've put in almost 200k on the erg, comparatively little experience on the machine. I know I have a super late start but do you this is a realistic goal? Should I contact college coaches or try to drop my time by a bit more first? Any guidance would be greatly appreciated since your videos have already helped me so much. Thanks for the technique tips and keep up the great content! :D

[@trainingtall]

What’s up man!! Thanks for reaching out. Your 2k on a concept 2 is 6:48, you’re a senior, and you’re only 155 pounds? John... that’s truly incredible man!! That’s SO good for having no rowing experience, either! It’s a lot more challenging for men to get “into schools for rowing”, but I would not hesitate to reach out to as many schools as possible and let them know where you are! You’ve got true athleticism and I really think you can take it far! Especially as a “lightweight” (under 170)!! You’ve got a bright future ahead my man!

[@johnandrzejewski5907]

@@trainingtall Thanks for the encouragement! I think I'll reach out to some coaches and I'll definitely keep working on the time!

[@johnandrzejewski5907]

@@trainingtall I actually just got another 2k PR today of 6:39! I watched your video on how to improve your 2k time and you were absolutely right. There is no secret trick--it's just putting in the miles and the hard work. I'm pretty sure that was the hardest thing I've done in my life but I have never been prouder. Anyway, I just wanted to let you know since you've been such a big inspiration and I'll keep grinding on the erg :D

[@5ammorningdad808]

This video is what i need thanks friend

[@cpruitt5083]

Very helpful.

[@trainingtall]

Thanks, C! I am glad!

[@jmr9735]

Hey, Austin - I'm super grateful for these videos, and I was wondering if I could make a video suggestion...or maybe you already have one on this topic, and I just didn't see it. I've been going to OTF for, we'll say 4 months now (Thanks, COVID), and I feel like my rowing is all over the place. My form is good, I've been told, but the stroke rate and watts are a hot mess. On a day when I'm rowing like a crazy person, my watts will max out at 155 (it might've been slightly higher one time.) My SPM are, on average, between 26-31. I'm breathing heavy, my lungs are hurting, my body is struggling. I'm a mess, I tell ya. I feel like I'm just all over the place, and I can't figure out if I should be lowering my SPM to the teens. Does the distance I'm trying to row matter when deciding on the SPM? Specifically, my mind is on the 2000m for the next time the benchmark comes around. I did my first one in July, and I was terrible, which wasn't unexpected for the 1st one. I got 9:56 or something like that. When I row a 1000m now, and then I double it for a rough estimate, there's just no way I'm going to beat my previous time. It makes me feel like I'm moving backwards in my progress. I know you've done videos specifically on the 2000m meter, and you've talked about how you do it for the first 500m...then slightly change it for the next 500, etc, but that stroke rate is messing with my mind. I'm so confused. Please help me!

[@Max.RobynYT]

Like the video but from what I see from the GBR team they keep their chest high and I don’t really see them round there back like that.

[@mrsheepy4503]

Austin. great video

[@michaelt5600]

Hey Austin, Quick question for you. Is there a reason you prefer rowing with the Concept 2 Model D over the Model E?

[@trainingtall]

Model E is a bit more expensive and is designed for gyms that will have multiple users on the machine!

[@jimfa11]

LOVE this!

[@ryanperry7673]

You should review echelon row too!

[@yaseenkhalifa4525]

Can you review the biorower

[@trainingtall]

If I can ever get my hands on one!!

[@itsus7449]

Can you play EXR looks a cool rowing game :)

[@trainingtall]

I'll have to check it out!

[@itsus7449]

@@trainingtall it in beta add te moment really cool to make trainings

[@sandrasoniec1895]

SUI stands for SUISSE (French for Switzerland)

[@tyronestorer]

Hi - All these guys seems to be using a particular rower - Not a concept 2. Question: what rower/ERG is it please?

[@trainingtall]

We are looking at the rp3 Instagram page. It’s an rp3 rower

[@DS-eu2ww]

2:52 his heels are way off the machine I thought that was bad in an earlier video? 12:50 you say its ok i thought lifting heels makes us lose contact with the machine

[@vincentberthierdebortoli1583]

I'd say it has to do with momentum. It is more obvious when you are in a boat, your release phase must let the boat slide until it reaches the point where the speed decreases. Then is the catch. But I feel it can be similar on a rowing machine since you can feel when your drive is the most powerful. Sometimes and for some people it means taking the catch when their heels are lifted (like me). For others, it will only ruin the efficiency of the catch and the drive by adding a phase where little force is added to the movement until the heels are flat again.

[@euan1234]

@Giuseppe Shmo - the first time I clicked to watch Ksenia Dedyukhina lifting kettlebells, I had an image in my head of what a "champion kettlebeller lifter" would look like. Wow, was I wrong! I was watching thinking - how is this possible for someone with her body. But as you say, different techniques, more efficient techniques, and making use of the larger muscles and core rather than the smaller muscle groups.

[@DS-eu2ww]

@Ken Tuttle thank you !

[@DS-eu2ww]

@@vincentberthierdebortoli1583 thank you very much

[@DS-eu2ww]

@Giuseppe Shmo very interesting story on kettlebells. Than you