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Everything I’ve known from my powerlifting days tells me to drive with my heels. Always. I notice some people’s heels come up in the catch so their initial drive is with heels up - driving through toes initially. Even the way the foot rests are set up on the erg suggests heel lift is appropriate. Is...

I have posture issues I want to get sorted out with professional assistance rather than just stretching. Cost difference between the two doesn’t make a difference to me. I have imbalances everywhere t seems. My body feels crooked, one leg shorter than the other, forward head posture, anterior pelvic...

I started doing BPP in February and was making ok progres but then I hit a tree snowboarding and fractured both wrists and bruised my ribs. Today was my first day back after a while off and I tried the 30/30 interval session. I was able to get a much stronger power output, consistently even after 30...

In looking for reccomendations on a compression style knee brace for comfort, support and protection during sports. Snowboarding, rowing, bike riding etc. what I’ve found online is braces ranging from 8$ to over 100$. I wouldn’t mind paying for an expensive brace if it is actually worth the money co...

Thanks Carl. I should’ve specified, I know it’s hard to tell with the video but the noise is coming from the chain pulling mechanism.

Just got a brand new model D. I only have 20k meters on it and today I noticed a squeaking noise when I started rowing. I put some 3 in 1 oil on the chain before today’s session but it’s still there. Here is a video of the noise. Thoughts?

https://youtu.be/bigFaNFEcas

Thanks for the tips. I originally started rowing at a higher rate around 28 SPM and posted a video of my form looking for tips and somebody told me I need to be aiming for 300W at a rate of 20, that's why ive been sticking to that (obviously not able to get 300W at this point)

How should I vary stroke rate according to the different workouts? For example yesterday I did 6x500m/2m rest and was at 20-22 SPM with a 1:55-2:00 500m time which is about the most I can do right now and still be able to complete a session... Do I want to use that same rate no matter which im doing...

Hi Idahomike, welcome to the forum. I've always just done the BPP sessions in the order they are printed...on those weeks where I time out then I drop one or two of the ones in brackets assuming these are the less critical ones. Having said that I have done the full 5 in most weeks unless i'm trave...

question about BPP. Here is week 1. the optional workouts are in the [ ] brackets so im wondering where in the week you would put them. Do I keep them as the last 2 days or do I put them between the other workouts? for example Week 1: 5000m 6 x 500m / 2min rest 5000m [20min] [2 x 10min / 2min rest W...

Thanks for the tips! I printed off Petes beginner plan and am going to try that 5 days per week with lifting 3 for now. And yes the rower is a replacement to the bike, I may use it every once in a while but for now its gonna be put on the back burner. Ive actually been using it as my cool down after...

Is the pete plan right for me? I am not interested in doing any races. I love fitness and pushing myself which is why I bought a rower. Im looking to lose weight and maintain great overall fitness and gain some lower body power. I currently lift weights in my basement and ride a stationary bike 5-6 ...

wow thanks for all the help! I subscribed to that website james and will start trying to find better programs to follow. Does anybody else do any sort of weight training along with rowing?

Thanks for all of the responses.' James, you say to aim for a rate of 20 does that mean 20 SPM? So what I am gathering is to slow my SPM down and aim for more powerful leg drive? Is this the style that most people use no matter what the goal is ? I did some searching and a lot of people recommended ...

My background: I did 4 years in the marines where I became obsessed with running and would run about 40 miles per week and lift weights daily. From there I joined the power lifting team and lifted competitively for about 3 years and got up to 235 lbs @ 5'11" I no longer run or powerlift but I have a...