Rowing with a gut

InvisiblePinkUnicorn · Post by **InvisiblePinkUnicorn** » March 23rd, 2009, 10:08 am

I am 5'11" and 240lbs. I rowed in college when i was in better shape, so i think my technique is pretty well engrained into my mind by now.

But, i find that rowing with a gut is strange: i tend to split my knees apart just to get a longer reach, and i don't think it's good. I used to be a sweep rower, so i am kinda used to moving my legs apart and putting my hands between the knees when i was reaching, but i know i am not suppose to do that on the erg.

What are the things that an obese person, such as myself, should keep in mind in terms of technique? I don't want to develop any bad habits.

migmi006 · Post by **migmi006** » April 4th, 2009, 2:48 pm

I just jumped on the C2 at the gym finally and have done 3 workouts. 5000 meter, 5000 meter and just did a 10,000 meter this am. I am 5:10 and weigh 295. If I bowed my knees out I could extend myself to get a better catch or a longer stroke but figure that long term this is bad form. The 3rd row was better than the first two as I spent time on this website reading about proper technique.

My focus will be on good form and when the gut disappears my stroke lengths will increase and my "workload" will increase.

This is more fun than indoor cycling. My plan is to row 10,000 meters per day or 5 days per week.