15 mistakes beginners make on the rowing erg

In this series of videos, Lachlan Davey demonstrates the 15 mistakes beginners make on the erg. These videos, 30 minutes in total, take an in-depth look at the most common mistakes rowers make on the erg. Most elite athletes are also guilty of one to two of these.

You will learn:

• How to stop grabbing with the arms
• When to use the arms
• When to open the body
• Arm and body timing on the recovery
• Elbow position at the finish
• How to grip the handle
• What handle position to use at the finish
• Where to position the head throughout the stroke
• Back bend at the catch
• How to spot and avoid a mechanical-looking stroke
• The correct pelvis position and common problems
• How to spot a slow catch and what to do about it
• Shoulder position problems
• What a weak core at the catch looks like and how to fix it
• How to set the feet height on fixed and dynamic ergs
• Which drag factor to choose
• Small technique changes to help simulate rowing on the water