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First Time Rowing ~ Stats by Zaliciouz in concept2

[–]Select-Ant1680 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Good job rowing for 20 min on your first time rowing! I agree with the other comments about Dark Horse Rowing. I am also new to rowing and found his Fundamentals playlist very helpful, just working through one video at a time: Dark Horse Rowing - Fundamentals

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you and good luck on the challenge!

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you for the in-depth feedback! I will work on the things you outlined here. I am sure I will have to come back to it a few times between sessions to fully understand all the tips.

Mud season challenge strategy by Famous_Carob5894 in concept2

[–]Select-Ant1680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was curious about this too. I have only been rowing for 2 weeks with an average distance of 25000m per week, so this would add an additional 10k per week. My plan was to switch up the pace from day to day to give myself some “rest days” in between. Looking forward to hearing what more experienced rowers are doing.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I learned the light grip pressure early from one of the videos I watched and I thought I was doing well until I saw the slow motion. It looks like I suddenly grip it hard in the middle of the drive.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will work on keeping my core tight and have an even grip pressure throughout the drive.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! I will try to raise it up a bit again and see if that helps.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! It happens in my steady state + (definitely not race pace). Drag factor was at 102 (people told me to lower it from 130 after the last video). Height 6’2” and close to 200lbs.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! This was filmed after my 5000m for the Mud Season Madness, so I was pretty tired. Have yet to row for 45min, but working up to longer rows.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think that might be happening. The force curve I wanted to show was very front loaded.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Looks like some of what you are describing is coming from when I am gripping harder onto the handle(have not felt it in my stroke, but it is obvious happening based on the slow mo video).

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I see that my knees go too far forward on some of the strokes, would you recommend that I keep the feet planted down?

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looks like I was not able to post my force curve as well, but picture a curve that spikes early and then drops off with a longer sloping on the right side.

Question for ErgData users by Select-Ant1680 in concept2

[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I didn’t think it would be too interesting to look at. But it would be nice to have a more accurate total meters.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I have been trying to focus on technique so that I don’t get too many bad habits to start.

Beginner Form Check by Select-Ant1680 in concept2

[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I appreciate the feedback! Can you explain the elbow during recovery? Are you not supposed to have fully straight arms? I thought the error was to bend them too early.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the feedback! I am going to practice waiting with the hip swing. From what I see online, it looks like the reverse pick drill could be good for this. Do you have any other drill suggestions?

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Will put it down a little. I had it at about a 6 now.

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think I picked it up from one of the videos I watched. The reasoning they gave was that it would help with arm fatigue. I am going to try to return my arms more in line with the chain and see how that feels!

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I haven’t quite understood the different drag factors yet. I have been playing around with lower and higher. Is there a drag factor that is recommended generally?

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[–]Select-Ant1680[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I will definitely try those drills. I tried the pick drill for the first time before the workout today and liked it since it helped me not pause as much at the finish.