Concept2 Training Guide
Technique on the Indoor Rower - Technique Illustrated
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Lean back slightly, legs flat, handle drawn to the body.
Forearms horizontal.
Arms extend, body rocks forward.
The arms are relaxed and extended fully.
The body rocks forward from the hips.
The Slide
AFTER the arms have fully extended and the body rocked forward, slide forward maintaining arm and body position.
The Drive - Full Slide - The Beginning
Shins vertical with body pressed up to the legs.
The arms are straight and relaxed.
The position should feel comfortable.
The Start of The Drive
The legs push down and the body begins to lever back.
The Drive continued
The legs continue to push as the body levers back.
The arms remain straight.
The body stops levering back
The arms draw the handle past the knees and then strongly to the body, returning to the Finish position.
Legs flat.
Forearms horizontal.
The Finish
Lean back slightly, legs flat, handle drawn to the body.
Forearms horizontal.
You are ready to take the next stroke.
