Technique, Slight Back Ache

[[old] adrian_uk17]

Can anyone say why i get a slight pain in my mid to lower back a day or so after starting training on the Concept 2? I am new i guess to rowing properly.... I have rowed in the past, but not so called properly, i am going to try and improve my endurance and technique over the next 2 weeks.<br /><br />Was just hoping someone could say the pain is down to bad technique. I would class myself as fit, i can do 20min HIIT on the stationary bike. I also get slight ache in between the crease on my elbow, is this poor form again?<br /><br />Look forward to your replies.<br /><br />Adrian

[[old] Mark Keating]

<!--QuoteBegin-adrian_uk17+Nov 16 2005, 07:51 AM--><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td><div class='genmed'><b>QUOTE(adrian_uk17 @ Nov 16 2005, 07:51 AM)</b></div></td></tr><tr><td class='quote'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Can anyone say why i get a slight pain in my mid to lower back a day or so after starting training on the Concept 2? I am new i guess to rowing properly.... I have rowed in the past, but not so called properly, i am going to try and improve my endurance and technique over the next 2 weeks.<br /><br />Was just hoping someone could say the pain is down to bad technique. I would class myself as fit, i can do 20min HIIT on the stationary bike. I also get slight ache in between the crease on my elbow, is this poor form again?<br /><br />Look forward to your replies.<br /><br />Adrian <br /> </td></tr></table><br />I have had some back problems in the past as well, and while there are likely a number of causes for back pain, I seem to have got things under control (so far) by:<br /><br />1. concentrating on pivoting forward at the hips rather than flexing the back;<br />2. working on my hamstring and buttock flexibility with stretching and self-massage - this makes the hip pivot much easier and goes a long ways to easing my back pain.<br />3. maintaining a firm core throughout the entire stroke.<br /><br />It is also possible that you are simply pulling too hard with your arms and back and not pushing enough with your legs - try rowing strapless to help with this.<br /><br />I hope this helps,<br />Mark

[[old] ljwagner]

Rowing is whole body, unlike stationary bike.<br /><br />You low back should never bother you rowing. Mine hasn't in 35 years, with or without layoffs. Row easy and get a flow to it. Once nothing hurts, start trying to go a bit faster or stronger.<br /><br />About your elbow. Some beginners try to pull with their arms while pushing with their legs. Do that in sequence: Legs, arms. Otherwise you are using your legs to blast your biceps, shoulders and elbow joint.