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by gadgetware
February 13th, 2011, 1:14 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Lower back pain - why?
Replies: 32
Views: 16543

Re: Lower back pain - why?

I started out with the damper at 3 (DF=108) but found that it was too easy for my legs and I was using too much of my upper body. The last row I moved it up to 5 (didn't measure DF) and I think that it helped with balancing my power. I just tried a couple of hip flexor stretch exercises and yep, tha...
by gadgetware
February 13th, 2011, 11:34 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Lower back pain - why?
Replies: 32
Views: 16543

Re: Lower back pain - why?

I would like some advice. I am new to rowing and bought my Model D about 3 weeks ago. I have been working up slowly and concentrating on my form, which I think is coming along. I have always had some minor back issues and was hoping that through rowing and other exercise I could get in shape and str...
by gadgetware
February 9th, 2011, 10:57 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to Rowing - Help with Technique
Replies: 6
Views: 3490

Re: New to Rowing - Help with Technique

Haven't had as much time to row the past week but I did try to slow things down and work on my technique. Would appreciate some updated comments on the following video I shot today. Also wanted to say thanks again for your comments and suggestions. It's really great that there's a forum like this wh...
by gadgetware
February 4th, 2011, 11:33 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to Rowing - Help with Technique
Replies: 6
Views: 3490

Re: New to Rowing - Help with Technique

Thanks for the analysis. I see what you mean about the knees coming up too early and I've always felt that I haven't been using my legs enough on the drive. It feels like I'm keeping my arms straight but now that you point it out, it's pretty clear that I'm not on the video. I had watched the instru...
by gadgetware
February 4th, 2011, 7:20 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: New to Rowing - Help with Technique
Replies: 6
Views: 3490

New to Rowing - Help with Technique

I am new to rowing. I have had my C2-D for about a week and have been working into it gradually. I have only been rowing 2K workouts this week after 3-5 minutes warm up / stretching session. My main goal is to get back in shape. I am not overweight but my cardio and core could use some work. After r...