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Any tips on preventing common injuries?

Mainly wondering if anyone has any suggestions on how to prevent things like back injuries.

Hey, I am a skinny rower who is trying to gain weight.

I am 15, 6'4", and almost 160 pounds.

Any tips or suggestions on how to get extra calories into my diet?

Hi, I am a fairly skinny 6'4" male rower, who is a sophomore in highschool. I am wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what extra workouts I can be doing on top of 15 hours of practice a week. I would like to do extra core, maybe some weight lifting, and some effective cross training. Anyone...

Which weightlifting machine helps rower more? Seated leg press, where you are sitting in a chair and you press forward on a horizontal plane , or regular leg press, where you are on your back or on an incline, and push up? Thanks a lot

Its never to late! Nearly half of the Olympic rowing team started in college. While you might find it hard to be recruited, it sounds like you are already fit, and swimming translates well to rowing. Rowing has many rewards other than recruitment, so you should really do it!

Hi everyone! I am freshmen rower and I just finished my novice year. (age 15, Male) Before I start my summer training I have have a question... I plan to row in college, and I was wondering if I should attempt to be a college lightweight (weight limit of 160 pounds) Right now I am a skinny 6'4" and ...