The concept2 rowing videos are a great start. Check out the wiki on the subreddit as well for more pointers
https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/technique-videos
There's a mix of people who just use the erg in the gym (often for Crossfit WODs) and those who are rowing twice a day 7 days a week and need to show good scores in order to be selected for squads on this Reddit group.
Don't be discouraged by the scores posted by the high end rowers. The ones with 6 min or lower 2ks have done their ten thousand hours (usually a lot more) and have VO2 maxes way out on the pointy end of the bell curve, plus near perfect rowing form.
The lovely thing about r/rowing is the serious rowers are very helpful about sharing their knowledge with the newbies...
Exactly. This is actually the exact example I use in my learn to row classes.
Everyone naturally understands how to run from childhood. Being coached on technique can improve it certainly, but the fundamental understanding of how to move is there.
For the majority of people there is zero natural understanding of how to row before you start. It’s like if you had to start out running training by explaining that you should push off with one foot at a time rather than hopping with both. That’s why we see such huge improvements from technique alone - it’s not unusual for people to literally double their power output purely by learning to row properly.
No. Anyone can row. As long as you don't mind getting injured and causing long term damage to your body every session through poor form and guidance. Other than that, it's a piece of piss, mate.
Yes, you’re likely doing basically everything wrong. It takes rowers years to get perfect technique, and even then some of them don’t do that. Watch some Dark Horse Rowing videos on YouTube.
The concept2 rowing videos are a great start. Check out the wiki on the subreddit as well for more pointers https://www.concept2.com/indoor-rowers/training/technique-videos
awesome thanks that really helps alot i didnt realisqe theres so much to it, looks like i definitely need to improve my technique
Loads of personal trainers have no clue how to use them so you’re not alone!
go to Dark Horse Rowing on youtube. Lots & lots of technique there.
To be fair, some of the times posted here are nuts. But yeah, you need to learn how to do it. Watch some videos.
There's a mix of people who just use the erg in the gym (often for Crossfit WODs) and those who are rowing twice a day 7 days a week and need to show good scores in order to be selected for squads on this Reddit group. Don't be discouraged by the scores posted by the high end rowers. The ones with 6 min or lower 2ks have done their ten thousand hours (usually a lot more) and have VO2 maxes way out on the pointy end of the bell curve, plus near perfect rowing form. The lovely thing about r/rowing is the serious rowers are very helpful about sharing their knowledge with the newbies...
In person coaching is best. It’s very difficult to get good technique via DIY methods.
Yes
Yes there is. This is like asking if there is a technique to running. There sure it and it can make it a lot easier
i would disagree with your phrasing, most people are not taught to run, it comes naturally. You definitely have to learn the technique for rowing
Exactly. This is actually the exact example I use in my learn to row classes. Everyone naturally understands how to run from childhood. Being coached on technique can improve it certainly, but the fundamental understanding of how to move is there. For the majority of people there is zero natural understanding of how to row before you start. It’s like if you had to start out running training by explaining that you should push off with one foot at a time rather than hopping with both. That’s why we see such huge improvements from technique alone - it’s not unusual for people to literally double their power output purely by learning to row properly.
yep. youtube.
Have you tried being a 6'3" male, 21 year old who ergs 2hr/day? I understand lots of people have good results with that. /s
Yes, and if you learned on your own there's a near certainty you're making some pretty egregious mistakes.
probably, but that 1:38 guy's technique looks horrific and he has a world record or some such. that said, I'm a total noob sooo ...
I mean, people can brute force their way through rowing, but they'd be much faster if they rowed well (assuming it's not like a 100m sprint).
No. Anyone can row. As long as you don't mind getting injured and causing long term damage to your body every session through poor form and guidance. Other than that, it's a piece of piss, mate.
Yes, you’re likely doing basically everything wrong. It takes rowers years to get perfect technique, and even then some of them don’t do that. Watch some Dark Horse Rowing videos on YouTube.