Concept2 Forum

Bob and Alissa, Thank you so much for your input. I've been definitely using my forearms in the final pull to my chest and not at all bringing my lats into play. I feel a bit stupid in that it likely seems obvious to many of you that the lats do this work but it never dawned on me to approach it tha...

Not sure what you're using your forearms for... Just wondering... Alissa Hi Alissa, At the point where I've opened my back and my arms are still outstretched I then bring the bar to my chest with my forearms...maybe the last 15-20% of travel. I actually hope you'll tell me I'm doing this wrong beca...

I've been on my C2 a couple times in the last few days and I tried some underhanded pulls as suggested. I don't know that I like the way it feels but I think it helps to change it up some. I'm really focusing on using my forearms very little in the pulling. Using them too much was a big mistake of m...

I hope to get on my C2 later today. What do you think of Capistro's suggestion to try weight lifting hooks?

Kevin g

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll give it a try tomorrow and let you know how it goes.

Kevin g

No, I didn't try underhanded rowing but I will. Thanks for the suggestion. I think a trip to the doc may be in order too.

Kevin g

I can't row without it coming back and I'm extremely careful about my form. I don't know what to do at this point. I've been working out the arm with a gyro ball regularly which I think is helping but not enough. What are the hooks you refer to? I don't ice it and maybe I should.

Thanks,

Kevin g

Thanks, Grams. I'll give that a try.

Kevin g

Hi Pat, Thanks for your comments. I understand endurance sport as I typically ride my bike between 7000-9000 miles yearly and I also understand muscle soreness and over-training. But, this tendinitis is something I've never encountered. It has me concerned because in the past with any sort of overus...

I began rowing just after the 1st of the year. My poor technique caused me a couple of injuries. My lower back pain is gone but I'm left with persistent tendinitis in my right forearm. I've done little to no rowing in the last 3-4 weeks but I'm seeing absolutely no improvement in my condition. My im...

I got back on my C2 on Saturday after being off it for nearly 3 weeks with what I think may be tendinitis. I went easy and this time focused more on driving with my legs rather than pulling with my arms. It was an easy transition to make once I knew where the power was supposed to be coming from. My...

Alissa, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to analyze my rowing technique (or lack of it) for me as thoroughly as you have. All of this information you've given me is much more than I've been able to glean by watching videos. My forearms are especially grateful. I hope to be back on my C2 ...

Thanks for all of your comments. I'm new to this and I'm trying to understand proper technique. It appears that there's more to it than meets the eye. I need to reevaluate the coordination of my leg drive because it seems I'm just getting into the meat of the drive as my legs have finished their pus...

I watched this video by Josh Crosby and in it he states that rowing is 80% legs. I wouldn't have guessed that but then I'm new to this. I'd never be one to question what he says but would what he says be the general consensus of many of you here? If it's not 80% legs in your opinion what would you p...

My heart rate while cycling can vary quite a bit depending on the kind of ride I'm doing but generally my ahr while on the bike is below 140. It would be higher except that my knees aren't as fit as my heart and lungs are which causes me to not push myself as hard as I otherwise would. On the c2 tod...