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LI4 OTHER mistakes new rowers make. Thanks for your share @cassi.niemann !
1️⃣ - Dropping & raising the handle.
Keep the hands & chain in a straight line, in and out of the machine. There’s no benefit to dropping the hands into the catch or raising the hands into the finish - it’s less efficient & sets you up in a poor position at the start of the drive. Learn more through the rowing course link in our bio!
💥 Aim to keep the chain level in the entire stroke.
2️⃣ - Pulling toes against straps.
Foot straps are to be used, not abused. They secure you to the machine at the finish for a longer stroke, but aren’t necessary in the recovery. Pulling against them at any point puts additional stress on the body & causes a rush in the slide. Keep toes pinned to foot board at all times.
💥 Try rowing with your feet out of the straps!
3️⃣ - Opening body too soon.
Rowing is a PUSH, not a pull. Using the legs at the top of the drive gets you the biggest bang for your buck. Trying to pull the handle leads to an opening of your body and skips the work of the legs.
💥 Set your body over sooner in the recovery so it’s already in position when you start the drive.
4️⃣ - Using it for laundry.
Anyone else use their home exercise machines to hold their clothes? The biggest mistake you can make is not using it!
💥 Start small, start smart.
Are you a coach? This is also a great program to have on hand. Use it as a guide for how to get your own clients rowing efficiently. Don’t recreate the (fly)wheel. We did the work for you.
In the end, it’s not about being perfect. It’s about being efficient. It’s about using your time on the machine wisely. Let us help you do that! Learn more through the link in our bio! #rowing #concept2 #rowingisforeverybody #rowingworkout #nasm #ncsf #afaa #issa #nasmcertified
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