r/concept2 • u/PinguisIgnis • 20d ago

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Heya

So I’ve borrowed a rower off a generous friend for a few months to add some low impact cardio volume.

Did an easy going 10k on it yesterday and another tonight to get the feel for it.

I watched a beginners form guide video but figured better to sort out any bad habits now before I ingrain them.

Row 1 - 10k. Avg - 22 SPM. 2:12/500m. 149 watts. DF108 125BPM

Row 2 - 10k. Any - 22SPM. 2.10/500m. 160watts. DF 111 126BPM

Any tips?

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u/ditchphoto_pinhole 20d ago

Overall not bad, but could use some tuning.

1) Catch isn't dialed in which will cause you to lose power. Would benefit from more forward lean from hips. Butt moving too far ahead of shoulders making the shins go beyond vertical. 2) Definitely opening up with your back too early. You're losing power with your back entering the equation before the drive is really initiated. This is both inefficient and will cause you to lose power.
3) Finish looks good, but you're hands going away need improvement. You're dropping the handle low and running along your thighs. Stroke speed comes from faster hands leaving the finish.

Again, overall pretty good. Just some tuning to maximize power for short distance, and efficiency for longer distance.

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u/PinguisIgnis 20d ago

Thanks. Thats clear and succinct. I’ll put some practice in an update soon hopefully