The importance of the Ergo before the Boat, Why and How to Coach
Have you ever seen a non rower use an ergo in the gym? Yep that's right, they have the worst technique ever. We must then conclude that the natural way to row is not going to make the boat go fast. Guidance from a coach is essential for the novice rower.
Once the Athlete knows how to use the ergo, a good way of keeping the good technique up is using mirrors. This is quite a detailed video but well worth a watch for rowers and coaches alike. |
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