Use this in your warm ups - including when you're doing the single leg / legs only / arms/body only parts. It'll really help your technique, and give you a great core workout too! Win win win!
Haha. Yeah, it did expand a bit. But I tried making a more on the nose version, and knew that those try it once and give up would still be left doing that if I didn’t give a fuller reason why the elements are important.
Good info! What I find, and is really annoying, is when I row with ‘good’ form, I struggle to get a good pace! Think I’m using my back too much and not enough legs. I struggle to feel my legs working!
After trying this technique, I only row strapless now! After about 10 rows (6K meters, 35 minutes, #4 resistance, staying aerobic) I feel noticeable increase in core strength and abs. When I was in my 40s, I had a six pack. But in my 60s de-generated into a one pack ;( Now I am in my 70s and getting a 4 pack due to the strapless rowing. I am not going back to strapped in!
Amazing! I think one of the most under-rated impacts of strapless rowing is just that - the core workout it gives you. So many people just concentrate on the rowing improvements - but going from 1 to 4 pack is proof that it gets you in the core too!
I like this one. Will give it try, but I fear I will look silly at the gym 😅 On the other hand, now that I know what proper rowing form looks like, near everyone on a rower at the gym looks silly 🙂
Am keen to try! Would you consider putting a little bit of white tape on the damper arrow/pointer? good to know where it’s set at a glance (on my tiny screen). Love your work.
You have to remember though, all machines are different. Mine is set to 6 right now, giving a drag factor of 165 - all because of the HYROX training I’m doing. But another, dirtier machine at 6 May only give 110 drag factor. That said, I’ll try to work out a way to get this info on screen without slowing the videos down.
It depends if there's a lip on the pedals to keep your feet from sliding off when they're horizontal at the catch. To be honest, I'm not sure how well it would work. I think I have a machine that has swivel pedals, so I'll give it a try - but you may want to stay in the straps, and just focus on not pulling yourself forwards.
Does the point make it so you dig you’re heels in the foot plate? does the “heal holder” make it feel like I would use that to try to drag my self instead of the straps? Is that supposed to happen
Not really. The point of pointing the toes is to get all of the power and momentum into the machine. So that when you get to the back, you’re kinda floating there. Neither moving forwards or backwards. And pointing toes removes any force from your feet. Then sending the handle away and tilting over your hips is the way you start the momentum to return to the front again.
Yeah. Although for me, once I get to 26spm, I need the straps. Not for getting forwards, but just to stop falling off the back. Maybe I should watch my own video about this!!
It'll help you burn calories, and if you have a good technique, it can strengthen your core. But fat/weightloss should be done in the kitchen first, not the gym. If you don't hit a calorie deficit by being careful about what you're eating, then the exercise just won't cut it for you.
Ergzone changed the access for RowAlong. To see the legacy workouts, you now need to subscribe. Recent workouts are now under the “Free RowAlong workouts” track. It’s a shame. I’ve seen use on Ergzone plummet since this happened. I now have to question whether to continue to maintain and upload sessions.
Ergzone changed the access for RowAlong. To see the legacy workouts, you now need to subscribe. Recent workouts are now under the “Free RowAlong workouts” track. It’s a shame. I’ve seen use on Ergzone plummet since this happened. I now have to question whether to continue to maintain and upload sessions.
What does a subscription cost? If you’re going to continue with them I’d consider buying one. But if you’re leaving, no way. I try using erg data while watching, but the sound volume continuously drops.
