Fast hands away at finish?

dnewnham · Post by **dnewnham** » May 14th, 2007, 1:21 am

An experienced coach taught me a while back to move my hands away quickly at the finish of the stroke, and then relax up the slide. This seemed to work great on a boat, but tends to cause the chain to shake on my new rower. I have slowed the speed of my hands a little to reduce the chain shake and it feels a little better...is this OK, or is there another technique I should try? I tend to rate at about 23 over most of a 5K...

Thanks!

Dale

charlesrwells · Post by **charlesrwells** » May 14th, 2007, 2:38 pm

I think thats mostly for a boat, when I erg I usually do arms out and body over steps at same rate I go up the slide.

Nosmo · Post by **Nosmo** » May 14th, 2007, 2:58 pm

Some coaches don't emphasis the fast hands away so much. It costs energy to really through the arms away fast, so generally the hands should go away from the body at the same rate as they come in. At a 23 that is not very fast, but it is at a 40.

Snail Space · Post by **Snail Space** » May 15th, 2007, 4:42 am

The chain shake may occur if your hands suddenly change direction if your hands move into your body and then away in a "<" shape. In a boat, and ideally on an ergo, your hands should turn a small semi-circle as they approach, but not touch, the body; forming a "c" shape. This allows the handle to move at a constant velocity without a sudden change of direction, thus avoiding influences that might shake the chain.

Cheers
Dave