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Rowing strapless, for me, is a drill in the boat to improve technique (as discussed in this thread), and to ease the strain on my lower back on the erg. Simple as that. I find not using the straps really helps my lower back. I don't know if that means I'm doing something wrong when I do use them - ...

ranger wrote:

John Rupp wrote:

ranger wrote:I could do 50 of them, I think.

How about reporting back when you do them.

Why would you want to do them, if you can row well?

Rowing well is harder on your abs, and more enjoyable, because it works the whole body, not just your abs.

ranger

Are you really this dumb? I mean really?

I have read most of the Wolverine stuff. Actually doing isn't the cards for me since I travel a lot, and I'm not a big fan of obsessive planning. Reading that is why I started with the low ratings. When I did triathlons I gravitated toward the school of lower volume/more intense. Also given time con...

Turned 50 this week. 6', 195 (too heavy for me), 10-12%BF Stupid human tricks over the last few years - 425 DL, 27 strict pullups, pullup +144lbs...stuff like that. Used to more of a runner, yoga, martail arts, endurance type guy and got more into strength around 10 years ago, now switching back. Ob...