-I know it sounds counterintuitive, but let me explain. First off the taller and longer you are, the better levers your hips are. The more space between your hips and ankles means that you can create force over a lager distance. Secondly, if you weight more you thusly have more mass. The greater mass sliding on the rowing seat means the great force you can produce. Usually heavier people are more challenged to perform cardiovascular movement. Not here!
Here's a few tips on rowing...
1. It's ALL LEGS!
It's actually 60% legs, 20% core, 20% arms. However, if you focus on all legs, your core and arms will naturally moe through the movement.
2. 1:2 Cadence
Try counting to yourself the next time you row. On the way back count 1, then 1,2 on the way back in. This will allow you to get maximal power and efficiency while giving you body ample rest for the next pull.
3. LCA-ACL
No that's not something in your knee. This means on your pull (Legs-Core-Arms) and when arriving back (Arms-Core-Legs)
4. Pull the stick to your sternum
This technique will allow your arms to allow clear your legs and won't till your shoulders. Some people may pull with elbows close, some wide, and some in-between. Just try it and figure out what works the best for you.
Here's a great link of rowing form and technique from Concept 2. They are one of the leaders in indoor rowing.
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