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by alexarowing
October 29th, 2024, 6:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?
Replies: 5
Views: 2746

Re: Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?

knowing bad form is 95% of the way. your description is excellent. you got this. Try squats with good form and light weight. Say goblet squats. Feel your back SHAPE. Shoulders are down. Back is counter curved / straight. Butt is out. Duplicate that rowing on the leg drive. One thing that helps enga...
by alexarowing
October 28th, 2024, 5:05 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?
Replies: 5
Views: 2746

Re: Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?

Stronger lats, and all body strength will always help with rowing, but I think you're looking at the wrong issue. We all tense up during a hard session, and you need to learn where your tension lies. Do you also grip the handle, or just hook your fingers? You'll also possibly find that you take sha...
by alexarowing
October 28th, 2024, 9:21 am
Forum: Training
Topic: Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?
Replies: 5
Views: 2746

Strength training lats before rowing - does this help or hinder form?

I have been rowing for a couple of months but often struggle to keep my shoulders down. I have terrible posture, text neck and am trying to improve strength in my back and core to fix this. As much as I try to disengage my traps, my shoulders sometimes shrug up especially as I increase intensity of ...