Concept2 Forum

1. I've been told to use my legs to drive, but I find that I'm almost halfway or so in my leg extension before much resistance kicks in, so it feels like I have to use my arms to pull quite bit instead of using my legs as I'm told I'm supposed to. Is it possible that somehow my machine is not setup...

I posted something earlier in the FAQ, but think I need to move to this section. I'm a newbie at this, but want to get the technique right. I have looked at the various demos of the right technique but have a few questions. 1. I've been told to use my legs to drive, but I find that I'm almost halfwa...

Thank you Bob and Andy. That makes a lot more sense to me now, I never thought of taking it easier on the recovery portion. Will keep learning and trying to have better technique.

michaelb wrote:I don't know the C2 24 manual you are referring to, so a link might help understand the question.

Here is the link. It is a PDF file under Training Literature. It is Workout #1:

http://www.concept2.com/05/rower/servic ... p#training

The only thing I can think of is using my arms to pull harder close... use the legs to PUSH harder! rowing is all about pushing... you go down the pub to pull! OK, but doesn't pushing harder with your legs automatically increase the stroke rate? I cannot visualize how I can PUSH harder without doin...

Sorry, I'm new to rowing. The C2 site has a "24 workouts" manual. The first workout says the goal is to learn to vary the intensity while keeping the stroke rate constant. In cycling, I would consider that to increase my "intensity", I would pedal faster and/or at a higher gear. This obviously is no...