How to use a rower correctly.

Personal Trainer Gavin Townsend demonstrates how to use a rowing machine correctly! So many people use these with such a poor technique! they are better off going for a long walk as the damage they are causing their back / posture is not good!

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Sports

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• Rowing
• technique
• Concept
• machines
• Rowing (sport)
• How-to
• Fitness
• Physical Fitness

[gmtownsend]

thanks for the input viskTN!

[gmtownsend]

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.

[MisaMisuMajide]

What rowing machine is the best that isnt too expensive?

[gmtownsend]

@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]

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]

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 :)

[ViskTN]

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!

[LBFinnit]

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

[Runnercaiti1]

I'll do it however you tell me to.

[crazypianolady]

@laakmaster It depends on if you're simulating boat rowing or purely indoor rowing.

[crazypianolady]

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.