As a rower...the erg probably isn't your best bet for strength. It's a largely cardiovascular exercise. Setting the fan to 4 roughly imitates the amount of resistance you would feel on the water in a shell. To judge yourself: Competitive junior men (under 19) usually have a 2,000 meter time of 6:20 to 6:50 for lightweights and lower for heavyweights. Olympic guys can get near 5:40. Relax, press with the legs, and good luck!
Hi LBFinnit. Thank you for your kind words. If you suffer from calf strain perhaps try lightly stretching out the calf for 5 minutes or so before you go straight onto the rower. & once on the rower start of lightly and then build momentum. I hope this helps.
Hey, top video right there. Would a rowing machine put much strain on my calf? Because I've got tendonitis but I dont want to sack off the gym altogether..! Thanks
Finally! Great video for novices and gym go-ers. I'm absolutely FED UP of gym instructors saying "yeah you just strap your feet in and pull". They would never say "just pick up a weight and lift it a few times" ,they would emphasise correct posture which is a must for rowing.
thank you for all of your expert opinions & I welcome the comments. This video was aimed to novice rowers (NOT PROS). Keep posted as I have some video interviews lined up with som pro rowers in 2012!
As a rower I'd suggest a slow stroke rate (18 to 20 strokes a minute) for newbies - focusing on power in the drive and a relaxed recovery with a 1:3 ratio (drive:recovery). Stroke rate does NOT equal power! Flapping up and down at 40spm is pointless if you're not pushing with your legs.
how come the huge pause at the finish (of the stroke) should't one ideally keep the hands moving round the finish to allow for a slow and controlled slide??
@JAlexanderFrench1990 Different rowing techniques do different things, for example Australian rowing technique really emphasises a pause at the end of the stroke, typical British technique (which I prefer) as you say pushes the hands away quickly as soon as the stroke finishes to provide momentum for the slow slide.
Tbh I think it's about taste/personal preference on the erg, as long as you're not in a boat where you're rowing differently to everyone else :)
You and your accent are so sexy, I have no idea what you just said:>) Oh, well. Guess I will watch again and try not to get distracted! Thanks for the info! Thumbs Up!
yes they are, however the main force at the beggining of the row is within the legs, quads and glutes with in the 1st phase, then hamstrings as the legs straighten and once the handle bar passes the patella (knee) the postural muscles with in the core and back will kick in with the arms then pulling through to complete the movement.
thanks for the input viskTN!
gmtownsend 1 week ago
As a rower...the erg probably isn't your best bet for strength. It's a largely cardiovascular exercise. Setting the fan to 4 roughly imitates the amount of resistance you would feel on the water in a shell. To judge yourself: Competitive junior men (under 19) usually have a 2,000 meter time of 6:20 to 6:50 for lightweights and lower for heavyweights. Olympic guys can get near 5:40. Relax, press with the legs, and good luck!
ViskTN 1 week ago
Hi LBFinnit. Thank you for your kind words. If you suffer from calf strain perhaps try lightly stretching out the calf for 5 minutes or so before you go straight onto the rower. & once on the rower start of lightly and then build momentum. I hope this helps.
gmtownsend 3 weeks ago
Hey, top video right there. Would a rowing machine put much strain on my calf? Because I've got tendonitis but I dont want to sack off the gym altogether..! Thanks
LBFinnit 3 weeks ago
I'll do it however you tell me to.
Runnercaiti1 1 month ago
What rowing machine is the best that isnt too expensive?
MisaMisuMajide 1 month ago
@MisaMisuMajide hi misamisu, you could try a standard water rower which are about 1/2 the price of a concept 2. I sell them on gtfitness.co.uk
gmtownsend 1 month ago
Finally! Great video for novices and gym go-ers. I'm absolutely FED UP of gym instructors saying "yeah you just strap your feet in and pull". They would never say "just pick up a weight and lift it a few times" ,they would emphasise correct posture which is a must for rowing.
crazypianolady 1 month ago
thank you for all of your expert opinions & I welcome the comments. This video was aimed to novice rowers (NOT PROS). Keep posted as I have some video interviews lined up with som pro rowers in 2012!
gmtownsend 1 month ago
As a rower I'd suggest a slow stroke rate (18 to 20 strokes a minute) for newbies - focusing on power in the drive and a relaxed recovery with a 1:3 ratio (drive:recovery). Stroke rate does NOT equal power! Flapping up and down at 40spm is pointless if you're not pushing with your legs.
sarah97353 1 month ago
how come the huge pause at the finish (of the stroke) should't one ideally keep the hands moving round the finish to allow for a slow and controlled slide??
JAlexanderFrench1990 1 month ago
@JAlexanderFrench1990 Different rowing techniques do different things, for example Australian rowing technique really emphasises a pause at the end of the stroke, typical British technique (which I prefer) as you say pushes the hands away quickly as soon as the stroke finishes to provide momentum for the slow slide.
Tbh I think it's about taste/personal preference on the erg, as long as you're not in a boat where you're rowing differently to everyone else :)
klbrumann 1 month ago
You and your accent are so sexy, I have no idea what you just said:>) Oh, well. Guess I will watch again and try not to get distracted! Thanks for the info! Thumbs Up!
poppysfit 1 month ago
You must keep your hands on one height. When you recover you don't need to put your hands on your legs but keep it on one height,
laakmaster 2 months ago
@laakmaster It depends on if you're simulating boat rowing or purely indoor rowing.
crazypianolady 1 month ago
ever heard of the dragn factor?
fitnescrazy 2 months ago
my friend popped a disc and dislocated his ribs during a 2k race. he had bad posture...
12345RunescapeNerd 2 months ago
how long (min) should you use the rowing machine and for how many reps/sets?
Luckystar2489 3 months ago
@lovelifebeautifully well it is mostly your legs...
rohangiga 3 months ago
yes they are, however the main force at the beggining of the row is within the legs, quads and glutes with in the 1st phase, then hamstrings as the legs straighten and once the handle bar passes the patella (knee) the postural muscles with in the core and back will kick in with the arms then pulling through to complete the movement.
I train a rowing club :)
gmtownsend 1 year ago
could you please tell me which muscels are mainly used while using a rower?
Teadddy 1 year ago