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How to Teach the correct sequence of body power application on the Erg

It is hard to teach a beginner to row using the full power of the back against the legs.  This is because they have difficulty identifying which part of the back to use and often opt for the shoulders not the core.

We currently advocate teaching beginners to row the Consecutive technique (legs then back then arms) and then once mastered teach the Concurrent technique (legs and back then arms)

We find that this is the best way to teach them to row without using the shoulders too early. Hence here we have three videos to assist.

Firstly how to row on the ergo with Consecutive technique:
  • How to Row on a Rowing Machine - 1:47 mins
  • How to row on a rowing machine with Anthony Edwards - 6:00 mins

Secondly, educate on which part of the core to engage at the catch:
  • Using a broomstick to educate how to take the catch 2:38mins

Thirdly, how to row on the ergo with Concurrent technique:
  • How to use the body against the legs in the drive 8:11min
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