Suggestions concerning legs
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lloydjason
Suggestions concerning legs
While rowing on the erg, I have a bad habit of my legs spreading out when I go up to the "catch" position. I admit I am not in the best shape, and lack flexibility which I'm working on. I row with a novice sweep program, and the coach has called me out on this a number of times. Any suggestions on how I can work on keeping my legs together would greatly be appreciated. I'm really feeling modivated since I'm finally about to reach the one million meter mark! I'm extremely excited about reaching this goal.
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Carl Henrik
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A few tricks that may or may not be applicable for you:
- Lowering the foot stretcher
- Not leaning too much forward
- Not sliding too much forward
- Not rushing the slide
- Correct sequencing (arms, back, legs on recovery)
- Dieting
- Loosing cumbersome muscles
- Actively controlling the knee position
Or just accept what you've got. For sweep rowing froggy style might be considered more specific, if you reach between legs in boat as well. OTE (On The Erg) you loose a bit of strength and most probably efficiency aswell though.
- Lowering the foot stretcher
- Not leaning too much forward
- Not sliding too much forward
- Not rushing the slide
- Correct sequencing (arms, back, legs on recovery)
- Dieting
- Loosing cumbersome muscles
- Actively controlling the knee position
Or just accept what you've got. For sweep rowing froggy style might be considered more specific, if you reach between legs in boat as well. OTE (On The Erg) you loose a bit of strength and most probably efficiency aswell though.
Carl Henrik
M27lwt, 181cm
1:13@lowpull, 15.6@100m, 48.9@300m, (1:24.4)/(1:24.5)@500m, 6:35@2k, 36:27.2@10k, 16151m@60min
M27lwt, 181cm
1:13@lowpull, 15.6@100m, 48.9@300m, (1:24.4)/(1:24.5)@500m, 6:35@2k, 36:27.2@10k, 16151m@60min
I did the same thing as a novice rower. My coach kept hounding me about it. One day he videotaped us. This was in the days that video cameras were ridiculously expensive. Only time he ever did it in 4 years.
When I saw what I looked like, I changed instantly. My problem was I had the idea that my stroke should be really long and I was just going for extra reach. I was overcompensating for being 5'7" and 134 lbs. My problem (like most in rowing) was purely conceptual. If you make keeping your knees together your highest priority you will do it.
Carl's advice is good. If you can easily fix things with the first four items on his list then great. If they don't work, his last item will definitely work: Put a strap around both legs to prevent your knees from spreading. If you are trying to lean too far forward or trying to get too much compression this may prevent it and lead to an insight about your technique.
When I saw what I looked like, I changed instantly. My problem was I had the idea that my stroke should be really long and I was just going for extra reach. I was overcompensating for being 5'7" and 134 lbs. My problem (like most in rowing) was purely conceptual. If you make keeping your knees together your highest priority you will do it.
Carl's advice is good. If you can easily fix things with the first four items on his list then great. If they don't work, his last item will definitely work: Put a strap around both legs to prevent your knees from spreading. If you are trying to lean too far forward or trying to get too much compression this may prevent it and lead to an insight about your technique.