Rowing Machine: TOP 3 MISTAKES (AND DRILLS TO FIX THEM!) 

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I think the thing I appreciate the most about this channel, is that you don't pull the usual RU-vid move of BSing for 12 mins at the beginning of your videos. Just straight to the topic that brought us here. Thank you so much for not wasting my time!

I spend 15 minutes, 3 times a week doing all three mistakes 😳😳😳

I rowed at Oxford last century and I’ve got one improvement you can make - you drop your hands too low when taking the stroke - keep them higher so there is a straight line between the cog on the machine and your shoulder socket. Otherwise you will be losing power just straightening the linkage of all these elements - the chain and your arms need to act as one long uninterrupted rail.

It is a bit insane how such a short simple video can be so helpful. I really can't thank you enough Austin Sir.

Oh my, I thought I was looking so hot on the rowing machine today but now I know I was doing it wrong lmao thanks for this info!

The deadlift comparison had me laughing.😂 this video was extremely helpful; thank you so much!

I watched this as I was on the rower right now! It helped me fix what I’ve been doing incorrectly for the last few years! I also love that you don’t have a looooong ol’ 500 minute spiel before finally getting to the important content! I am now a subscriber! Thank you for your help, Tall Guy! Jennifer

Eleven years ago, when I retired, was the first time that I walked into a gym. I saw all these beautiful machines with pictures on them. I had no clue how to use them. After viewing this video apparently that hasn't changed. In my opinion this is an outstanding instructional video I know that I will reach better gains because of it. Thank you Austin.

I’ve been in love with rowing and I’ve just recently discovered it at age 48/49 years old and I’m rocking it . I have 24lbs to go out of 40lbs I needed to lose and I’ll have lost them by July 2019 : my word ... Thanks for the tips ... I mean it

I’m new to rowing. So glad I checked out your breakdown video so I can develop great habits from the start! Thank you so much.

Just starting out and so glad I watched your video. You've saved me some time by learning the correct way to row instead of having to correct my mistakes. Thank you.

Thank you so much, Austin! I have owned a rowing machine for over 10 years and been rowing on and off for over 30 years. All this time, I've been guilty of all three mistakes, most especially relying on the foot straps. So much so that I always ended up dragging the rowing machine back about 6 feet across the floor for every 10 minutes of rowing! As a guy in his forties with back problems, your video has helped me immensely. I can really feel the core working now which will strengthen the whole area and should help alleviate some of my back pain. Thanks again, dude.

Long time weight lifter…just got my concept 2 setup today. Your example of knee bounce in a deadlift was a great visualization for me…comparing the rowing stroke to proper form with a deadlift-finishing with the power at lockout at the top of the lift. That clicks for me thank you thank you! First row today…I might have looked like a melting chocolate bar on the machine when I got tired 😂 😅

I’m so glad I found your channel! I just started rowing today and definitely made several beginners mistakes. I’ll reference your videos tomorrow and start warming up and rowing the right way. Thanks for the tips - keep the videos and tips coming!!

I love this channel. You're really educated about what you're talking about and the advice is spot on and accurate. Highly underrated.

Just bought a rower yesterday; excited to get started but wanted to make sure I was doing it correctly. This video was extremely helpful! Thanks.

Really needed this and would love to see a video with all the drills. I realized I was a complete "melt" but thought I was being efficient. 😳

Just went to the gym to try the tips in this video and it’s a damn game changer, thanks so much

Wow. I haven't been in a gym in 25 years and decided I needed the rowing machine in my workouts.. Started using it twice in 2 days. GREAT that I could at least get 15 minutes out each session. BUT !!! ALL WRONG. I'm really happy that I looked and looked and Found you mate From tomorrow .it's trying to do it the correct way. Just great demonstration from you Thank you 🙂🦘🦘🦘🦘

Great video! I just set my Hydrow up today and did all three of these during my first workout. Great I stumbled upon this video earlier rather than later. Thank you!

As a person who has been rowing for 4 years, his advice is amazing. There is nothing i could critique him for I see so many people doing it incorrectly (and trying to correct me for actually doing things like the catch even when using the machine when youre supposed to) Thanks for explaining it like a rower, not a person who knows nothing about it

Extremely helpful I was intimidated by the rowing machine@ the gym but these videos gave me the confidence to try it and I love it! One of my favorite exercises now. Thanks for posting!

Great advice. I'm new to rowing and struggled with my thighs aching after 5 mins. Leaving my legs straight till last has doubled my rowing duration and completely done away with my thighs aching. Thanks ☺☺

Great pointers Austin! Our club is hosting a Learn to Row series and you've given me some essential points to focus on for the upcoming session this week! Thanks for all the time you put into your videos - love the basketball! :)

Thank you for this! Great tips. Focused on my efficiency and added a brief pause, and not only was I not exhausted after 20 mins but I beat my best time.

This is brilliant! I do crossfit and wanted to know how to improve my technique on the rower, next time I work out I'll see which of those mistakes I make and then practice the drills. Legend!

I'm coming from tai chi and I was amazed how mindful and involving the stroke sequence is. You can totally get into the groove- I love it!

I just picked up on how fun the row machine can be... your videos have been the most educational and useful! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!!

Just bought a home rowing machine.This video was so helpful for tips on how to start learning proper technique! This is an example of the GOOD use of youtube.Thanks for providing useful info!

That was absolutely fantastic and as someone brand new to rowing with a new Hydrow machine, I really want to be sure that I am developing good habits from the very beginning! The format of pointing out the top mistakes that people make was really super helpful! Thank you so much for making such an awesome video

I am new to rowing and your assistance is most appreciated. I will be looking at your other material. Thank you for sharing such important information.

Your energy is amazing! Love the explanations. Just got a machine so I'm excited to get into it. Thanks for everything!

Super useful! Exactly what I needed to know.

Great Tutorial !!!..I have found a new love at the gym and it's the ROW machine..

This is excellent information. Thank you so much for so clearly explaining common rowing mistakes. Can't wait to try these drills!

Great clip. I've recently began my workout with 10 min of rowing. I thought I might do something wrong - and this clip showed me I have :)

I recently started working as a housekeeper at a local gym and decided to try out the rowing machine last night for my first time. With the exception of the knee bounce, I think I made both of the other mistakes you mentioned. Thanks for putting me on the right track.

Your video was so helpful. I’m heading out to pick up my rower today and I have never even sat on one before. Now I know how to start using it properly and get most out of it before it’s even in my house. I also very much appreciated the why and how to fix the bad habits. Thanks so much! I will be checking out more of your videos.

Great video on proper technique. I'm new to rowing and this has helped tremendously. Thanks for posting!

Thank you so much for sharing this. It’s super helpful. I want to start my fitness journey in rowing.

Yesterday was my first time using the machine at the gym, I really dislike gym machines but I think I’ll love this one been eyeing it for years. After watching your video I’ll be able to correct my melting and strap dependence mistakes! Much appreciated!!

We just got a rowing machine and I was so nervous about using it. This so helpful. Now I feel confident that I can do it properly. Thank you!

as a high school rower i stand by all of these solutions. we used them all the time in our freshman year to reinforce good rowing techniques.

Thank you so much for this video. I knew the minute I tried the row that it was going to be "the one" that'll help me most with my goals while making me feel great at the same time. I appreciate the tips to make sure I'm doing it right.

Those are the most basic things you always have to think about, big thumbs up. When I was rowing for my School years ago we did this as warming up with those exercises, a kind of mental drilling focus and movement all those energy you transfer needs to be on point and timing. Besides you eliminate a lot of injuries even we rowing 5 days a week we starting with this, after 30 yrs my muscles are still remember the flow of the drive the core the pause after the cycle and before the cycle with the breathing.

It’s easier to learn proper technique than fix faulty learning. Great tips. Thank you.

Fantastic video. I have just started my journey with rowing machine and your video makes it so clear on how to exercise correctly whilst rowing. Thank you so much ☺

great video, always good to go back to basics.I have been a rower for years, love my Model D. Had a mishap on a rower at the gym, was using a thick padded seat as I have a boney butt,seat didn't self-adhere as it was supposed to, went flying out and YES, I ended up astride the bar!You are correct, VERY painful, glad I am not a man!

On week two of my first row machine and now Innave to start all over 😀Thanks for the tips!

Excellent tutorial on the basics, and yes, I’ve been making those mistakes too. But not any longer! Flying off the back of the seat as I did yesterday is painful and embarrassing. Cheers!

I appreciate how you get right to the point and Immediately start explaining. You explain very fast and simple. Truly appreciate this video. You have motivated me follow you and watch your videos for further fitness knowledge. Thanks.

I'm very pleased with this row machine. My 15 year old had it put together in less than an hour. Machine works great!

Oh my, oh my. Things I have to improve on! Thanks for the video!

Very well done ..I see so many people doing this incorrectly.. Id like to see you go thru all the machines that we see at gyms these days. Thank you

Thanks Austin, Just bought a rowing machine to add to my exercise routine. Semper Fi

Thanks for the no strap idea. It’s really been helping and feel a big difference between rowing with and with out.

Your instruction is so great. THANK YOU!

I should try without strapping my feet later at the gym. Thanks, Hun. Love your video. You are patience!

Thank you for sharing your experience. I just got my first machine to learn how to row and develop fitness! Will try what you suggested.

I'm getting a rower next week. Can't wait to try out these great tips - thx buddy!

Bro thank you so much for this!! Now I can right my wrongs ☺️👍

Sincerely these are insanely helpful Thank you so much for this!!!!

Thank you, thank you!! I just started about a month ago using the rowing machine at the gym & didn’t really know how to use it!!

I’m guilty of bad habits, but I’m just getting started, so I’m gonna work to fix them!

Great video, Austin! I am new to rowing and just purchased a Concept2. I want to develop good habits from the get go, and I would love for you to make a follow along video incorporating these drills more in depth. It would be extremely helpful.

Yes on drills!!! It’s easier to connect to your videos. I still use the Concept 2 workout of the day.

thanks, I have being trying to get the technique right, going to rowing clinic etc, but this is the best one, after rowing for more than 30 years.

Haven't had my first class yet but this was most helpful.

Helped my tremendously, I was doing all 3 mistakes, not anymore. Thanks

5:05 LOL!!! Very clear exampe man!!!! And at the same time you almost make me spit my coffee!!! Great Video man, keep it up!!!

I just started rowing in the gym and did not understand why it is not so smooth going for me. Thank you for the video, gave great tips, will try to focus on these issues and get the best out from this machine for my workout! Thanks a lot! :)

Thank you these tips. I have ordered my machine and can't wait apply towards my workout.

Thank you for the outstanding education! This was really engaging.

WOW - thanks for all these great tips! I have been rowing on a machine for a couple years just as my few minutes aerobics to go with weights and never took it more seriously than tracking my time. I guess I've been wasting all this time by not thinking of technique or anything. Starting today I'll pay attention and go back to your earlier videos to learn better technique. This is the first video I ran into looking for tips on how to actually use the machine ....... Thank you so much! You're a really good clear teacher - I so much appreciate that in youtube land where it's often not the case!

This is great, thank you so much. I'm going to put this video on while I'm rowing until I'm sure I'm doing it like you.

Totally awesome info! Thanks! I plan on getting back into rowing as soon as I my neck heals up.

Thanks ..very helpful! I've been doing somethings wrong, like the leg bounce!

So helpful. Thank you. I was doing legs, arms then core and wondering why my back hurt.

I’m glad I saw this at the beginning of my row machine journey. Thanks

I love the break down of the row into arms/core legs!! Great explanation!! Thanks!

Thank you very much for this video. It really helps seeing these things explained. I admit i did all 3 wrong. I promise to do better from now on :)

This is premium material. Thank you.

I was on crew in college, and 25 years later I can't even watch people in a gym on the Concept 2 for these reasons. It makes me hurt. But, your videos are encouraging me to get my arse back on a machine myself, so thank you for that!

Awesome tips man 💪🏻

tx!! everyone seems to have its own technique honestly

This is excellent! Just what I am struggling with.

Great video brotha. Thank you!

This video is excellent thank you. I’m now to rowing and I was able to very quickly take minutes off my time while being way more efficient. Thanks man!

Thanks very much for these videos Austin, I've recently started using the rower at my gym as a warm up prior to weights and a swim and your videos have really been an asset to me. All the best Mike

Hey man I appreciate this. I joined Planet Fitness and I've been doing 2000m for a few days but man I get so tired after 7 or so minutes. At 12 minutes I'm at 160bpm💚 and I'm so tired so no wonder ! I was melting the whole time. I'll do it properly tomorrow and see how much better I can perform.

Much appreciated 😬 I like work smarter and not harder. The 3 core helped me a lot to get a smooth movement

Thank you so much for this. I have some pretty major back problems and was told to start rowing yo help my back pain and improve strength and stability in my spine. This will make a huge difference in my technique for surr!

I have practiced these drills at a slower pace so that I can imprint these skills in mind and body. Thanks so much!

I am very new to fitness, but I'm starting "phase 2" of my weight-loss journey (I've already lost 80 lbs over the last couple of years just by counting calories) and hoping to focus more on exercise, strength-training, cardio, etc. I recently joined a gym for the first time in about 12 years and so far have felt extremely overwhelmed. The trainers there are very nice and patient but for some reason their instruction just hasn't 'clicked' with me and my technique still needs a lot of work. But I just discovered the rowing machine a couple days ago and fell in LOVE. It's so soothing and easy to kinda get lost in the motion! I was struggling with going through the proper motions, but your video has definitely helped me pinpoint where I was going wrong (the dreaded knee bounce! Ahh!) and what I need to fix. Thank you so much for the great demonstration/explanation! I can't wait to go back and try it out this time :).

Rowing is my favourite kardio but I felt I was doing things wrong. Next time in the gym I will probably do better thanks to this vid. Thanks! No useless talking, just the facts and well explained. Great vid.

I just got my Concept 2 yesterday and wanted to be sure I understood proper rowing technique before I started. This was very helpful. Thank you! 🚣🏻‍♀️

Tip 4 I noticed by watching your posture. Keep a straight back. Thanks for this video

This is great! I love how you provide drills to utilize to correct each mistake in form. I do want to say, as a mother who gave birth naturally very recently, it’s definitely more painful. Without a doubt.

Great video and advice, didn’t bang on and got straight to the point 🤙🏻