Rowing Technique for Beginners

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Published 2016-05-25

A very basic introduction of the complete rowing stroke for beginners and junior rowers. There are a lot of videos on youtube from non rowing backgrounds that do not effectively teach how to use an ergometer and the proper rowing sequence. This is one yet basic interpretation of how to row properly and effectively. This video features an actual rowing athlete from the 2016 Vic 8

00:36 -3:55 - Defining The Finish & The Catch
4:15- 4:58 - Defining The Drive & The Recovery
5:15- 10:42- The Rowing Sequence (Arms, Bodies, Legs)

Filmed in Melbourne, Australia
Rower: Lachie May

All Comments (21)

@ElGrecoDaGeek 1 year ago

I’ve watched dozens of videos on proper rowing technique. This is absolutely the best.
@CorrupteddSanity 4 years ago

I'm not sure if this was intentional - but the graphics on his suit help illustrate the proper angles throughout the exercise! bravo
@Vivelevin11 6 years ago

Best description I've ever seen of how to row properly! Bravo and thank you!
@morbd2015 4 years ago

Simply the clearest and most methodical explanation of the rowing technique. Kudos!
@doodlebug12340 7 years ago

Wow. No wonder I was so exhausted. Corrected my technique and cut my time down dramatically. Thanks so much.
@joshhoodrat451 7 years ago

Great Video ! Drive = legs , body , arms Recovery = arms , body , legsVery easy to remember . Just started rowing a week ago in the gym , wasn't sure ; actually was pretty sure I wasn't doing it correctly. This helped greatly! Iam repeating the chant legs body arms , arms body legs as I row . Thanx !!
@saulger6409 3 years ago

The best rowing stroke breakdown ever. Bravo !
@AhsanKhurshid 8 years ago

this is basic and demonstrated so well - thank you so much :)
@926rosey 5 years ago

Very detailed, and helpful. Thanks for posting!
@c.brionkidder9232 1 year ago

Really great video, easily the best I've watched on Form training. And I loved Lachlan's smile and wave at the end.
@willmarshall1539 1 year ago

This is such a great video. The voice is really soothing and helped my technique because I’m really short. A clear balance of infomercial and entertainment.
@stephaniebaez6166 3 years ago

Grateful for this video! Corrected so many things off with my form that I wasn’t catching, will save and watch over and over until I get it right and increase my proficiency. Thank you!!
@sreesweraam 3 years ago

Firstly kudos for the video with great instructions & co-ordinated narration! Pre-ordered Concept 2. Have to wait till Jan 15 it looks like.
@cyndita 4 years ago

Thank you - super helpful video! I just started using an indoor rower, and want to learn the correct form to use.
@arey8349 3 years ago

Who knew there was so much to rowing - woweeeeeee! Excellent info x
@jihbwillis6296 4 years ago

Great video! Thank you!
@abeycee7427 3 years ago

A split screen showing the bad position side by side with the correct position would be awesome.
@TheFrancoprincipe 3 years ago

Thanks so much for your help. Very informative
@fabinfrancis007 6 years ago

Thanks mate. very helpful video.
@pninitify 1 year ago

Thank you for a great video! The best one!