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How to Use Stroke Rate to Your Advantage
Whether you row in your garage or in a gym, there’s a number on that monitor that you should be paying attention to. And that’s your stroke rate! Most people are only concerned about the split that they are pulling. While that number is very important, it shouldn’t be...
Everything to Know About the Catch Position
There’s a lot that goes into having a good catch position on the rowing machine. A good catch allows you to start your stroke off right and sets you up for success each and every stroke you take. Here is a picture of a good catch position: Here are the big things...
How to Mix in Other Exercises With Rowing
Many people can be satisfied with workouts that only involve rowing on the rowing machine. However, even I can admit that can get boring after a while. If you’re going to start mixing in other movements, it’s good to keep a couple of things in mind. I need to throw...
The 5 Kinds of Rowing Workouts You Should Be Doing
It’s easy to get sick of the same old, same old workouts week after week. Looking to mix it up? Here are the 5 different kinds of rowing workouts you should be doing. ROUNDS FOR TIME This is an easy format to start mixing in other movements. These can be bodyweight...
Why You Deserve To Be Coached
I absolutely love being a coach. Having people come up to me and thank me for helping them get better is the best part of my job. One day I had a woman come up to me and thank me for coaching her well. And then she said something that I haven’t been able to get out...
Single-Leg Rowing Drill
This drill for indoor rowing is just as the name implies. You take one foot out of the foot stretchers and only row with one leg. The leg that isn’t rowing hangs out on the side while you row. I don’t recommend trying this one in a boat at all. There’s really no...
Wait, There’s Cake?
I’m pretty sure I’ve said this at some point in my rowing career. Unfortunately, the response from my coach was “nope! Just cut the cake drill”. I’m not sure anyone knows why this drill is named that. I mean, it always makes me hungry! Joking aside, the cut the cake...
Take Your Feet Out
I'm pretty sure anyone who has tried rowing with their feet out has decided it’s their least favorite drill. Which must mean it’s a good one, right? Rowing with your feet out reveals when you are relying on the foot straps. When you rely on the straps, you’re pulling...
The Pause Drill
Another week, another drill. The pause drill is exactly what it sounds like. You pause in the middle of your stroke at certain places in order to achieve a specific technique fix. For example, if you bend your knees early on the recovery before the hands are extended...
The Reverse Pick Drill
“Isn’t it just the pick drill in reverse?” Not quite, but I can see why that can be confusing! The reverse pick drill is a useful tool to have in your rowing toolbox. It emphasizes correct body positioning, which is super important to have a strong and technically...
The Pick Drill
New to rowing? Need a technique overhaul? I highly suggest starting with the pick drill. The pick drill is useful in a lot of different ways. For beginners, it’s a great way to learn the stroke. You’re not worried about power, just correct movement. For more advanced...
4 Life Skills Rowing Gives You
Most of the time when you start a new exercise, you are looking for the physical benefits that it brings. However, as with most things, there are other benefits you don’t realize right away. Only after you’ve noticed something is different do you realize where it came...