Technique Breakthrough
Posted: June 25th, 2024, 2:13 pm
I rowed two 40-minute steady state personal bests so far this week. It felt like I was kind of in the zone because my technique was cleaner.
1. I was rowing a tad slower -- 25 - 26 SPM
2. I was focused on a better catch -- bringing my hands up smoothly during recovery to the top of the chain wheel; getting my arms fully straight, getting a "soft" catch where I matched the wheel speed instead of jerking the handle.
3. I Practiced "loose arms" during my drive so the only stresses I felt were the push of my legs, my locked core, and the pull on my shoulders. I kept my arms fully extended so I maximized my drive length and avoided losses due to elbows straightening.
4. I listened to the chain for the sound of a strong but smooth pull.
It felt good and I am pleased with the results. I'll stick with this for a month or so until it's more instinctive and then work on my next challenge -- getting a more defined lever as I transition from drive to finish.
1. I was rowing a tad slower -- 25 - 26 SPM
2. I was focused on a better catch -- bringing my hands up smoothly during recovery to the top of the chain wheel; getting my arms fully straight, getting a "soft" catch where I matched the wheel speed instead of jerking the handle.
3. I Practiced "loose arms" during my drive so the only stresses I felt were the push of my legs, my locked core, and the pull on my shoulders. I kept my arms fully extended so I maximized my drive length and avoided losses due to elbows straightening.
4. I listened to the chain for the sound of a strong but smooth pull.
It felt good and I am pleased with the results. I'll stick with this for a month or so until it's more instinctive and then work on my next challenge -- getting a more defined lever as I transition from drive to finish.