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...
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...
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....
Do’s and Don’ts of the Rowing Finish Position Today, I’m going to be talking about the finish position. That’s going to be the back part of your stroke, where you finish your drive. I’m going to talk about what you want to be doing, and...
Ankle Mobility in Rowing Most people may think you don’t need much mobility in order to row. They may be correct, but you do need plenty of mobility to row WELL. One area that I want to focus on is ankle mobility. I want to explain why this is important, and some...
Getting On and Off the Rower Quickly Getting stuck in the foot straps on the rower can be frustrating when you’re shooting for a good time in the workout that day. Over the years I’ve used the same technique for getting on and off the rower quickly. Below I have a...
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