Thank you for the video. The ski erg is one of my favourite bits of equipment! I often rise up a bit on my toes because I do a lot of cross country skiing and it’s how the boot would move on a real ski.
I was anxious about a 10K on the skier that my trainer programmed for me. Your video set me up for success! Thanks for sharing. I hit it under 45mins:)
I’ve recently started chasing 100 and 500 metre times on the ski erg. I found this video extremely helpful, accurate and insightful. Looking forward to practicing the long arms, the clench, consistency of pulls... currently at 17.6 for 100 but it’s coming down now!
Thanks for the explanation, it took away many doubts about the correct execution. I have been feeling a considerable improvement of the exercises done in SkiErg in swimming training!
Thanks for doing this. I just ordered one yesterday for my home gym as I now train exclusively at home, no more gym since covid I've never used one before and feel way more confident stepping up to it when it arrives!
@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell I just now completed my first 30 minute exercise on the Skiierg. Thanks for the tips! (But yes, what got my attention is how Pat patiently waits for you to introduce the video. That tells me Pat is also NOBULL. Subscribed.)
This is helpful thank you. I'm doing a competition in my local gym to see who can cover the most distance in 100 seconds, but beyond that I really like this machine so will give this a try 🙂
@@wakstar1 Oooh good question. I'm not sure in terms of time but if I recall the guys that were at the top of the leaderboard covered a distance of between 5 and 6 miles in 100 seconds
Just discovered your channel. You guys are showcasing tremendous content with phenomenal tips and cues. Keep up the great work Kriti and Pat. I hope to have a chance to meet you next time you come to St. Louis to visit 1P.
Thanks! I'm quiet tall. 204cm. Stand all the way back. When i pull tru i spread my arms outwards on the return, making it easier and thus create loads of momentum. Its almost as using my arms like moving in a wheelchair if you feel me. It gives a real sweat.
what we have found with kristi lately,( and she is really short lol) is that focusing on power is pretty limiting and ends up bing exhausting. Focusing on being super efficient and smooth is yielding a lot better results for us!
So awesome! First time using this machine today & I definitely felt the burn. I did I pre-swimming & post-swim. Need to work on my form. Is it okay to use it more like a tricep extension towards finish ?
How does the damper setting translate to speed in reaching a higher number of meters in the shortest amount of time in competition? I have always thought the higher the damper number the faster I would reach 500 meters, are you saying it is faster when you are between 2 & 5? I love the tips on form and look forward to practicing! thank you
Great video, clearly explained. Can anyone that has a skierg tell me from wall to hands that go behind you how much room you roughly need. I’m only short at 5ft 6 so will be a bit closer. I have one small space for it left in my micro gym but it’s a narrow walled section.
I found this super helpful - thanks for such an informative video! Question - does the technique change at all for us shorter athletes? I'm guilty of "squatting" when my arms get fatigued because I feel like otherwise, I'm using a ton of triceps to finish the stroke. Maybe I'm pulling too early instead of hinging properly?
Thanks for sharing the tips & tricks on how to use the SKI ERG. I DEFINITELY want to try this piece of equipment at my gym. I hope my gym gets this equipment 1 day. What damper setting & strokes per minute should I be at for the SKI ERG since I am a 5"5 athlete using the SKI ERG for the very first time?
Good video! Question, what about this technique were people spread their arms out? Someone told me it is more efficient because lats are engaged, but it goes against my mechanical brain saying the cords driving the flywheel need to be straight up and down to reduce resistance/ increase efficiency.
Mr Monkey people being built with different proportions can change things a little, though normally the further away from the body you get the less power you are able to generate. The lats can and should be used though!!
I tried this machine today and decided I needed to check RUclips on how to use it properly. This video was helpful, and I cannot wait to go back to using it frequently. Does it work out the whole body or mainly the arms and core?
Great video. All of these tips are intuitive, and I would have eventually mastered them all over a long period of time. This video has all the information to improve immediately. A very informative presentation with easy to apply tips. I cannot wait to apply them, and watch your other videos. Thank you. 👍🏻🤩
Maybe I'mmisunderstanding. I get starting at the lower setting to perfect form. However I thought the objective of this machine is to maximise VO2. Cross country skiers actually have some of the highest VO2 rating of any sport compared to runners or biking. They use there whole body actually using legs and arms getting blood going through the whole body to achieve this. Yes it is a lot harder, but thats the point building up to that. I've seen other demos using your whole body understading thats the method to achieve this.
Great video! Thanks guys! Had my new ski erg yesterday and like an idiot did 50cals x5 rounds on damper 7! 🤦🏼♂️ ill be dropping that to a 4 today and focusing on these tips! 👌🏻👌🏻
This should be a mandatory video to watch before you are allowed to use your skierg. So many clubs not teaching the right technique, even people who have based their 'training' business and clients around Concept2 machines.
In a real ski situation you're going to lose in sprints if you're not going on your toes. This machine is just a simulation of the real thing. So of course one should do the same thing what he or she is doing outdoors. One should, however, change the technique during the workout. It's not possible to push full power for an hour for example.
I've seen some athletes do more of a butterfly stroke on the Skierg, where instead of going straight back to the return point with the paddles/poles, they go wide out to the sides. Idk if this has any benefits or not. Thoughts?
the butterfly wastes energy. think forehead to pockets for the ski erg stroke. this video shows an overextended arm position and exaggerated follow through. bent arms, hands above forehead or just about, hard drive keeping hands close to the body, light follow through brushing along the pockets/hips. you shouldn't be fully straightening your arms at the bottom of the stroke, it's not a tricep extension. and don't reach high overhead, it's not a pull up!
Di you look at the drag factor when it comes to the skierg? I think on the rower, for adult it’s best between 100-140 but would would it be on the Skierg?
How would you change the damper setting for sprints (e.g., 20 cals)? I like the efficiency of your recommendation but even on the damper set on the higher range at a 5, I can only bring up skier to 1300 cals vs. 1600+ w/ damper at an 8.
In most cases with the damper set higher you're always going to burn more calories, I don't know 100% if it's the same on the ski erg but I do know on the rower that consistently rowing on too high of a damper can and will eventually lead to injuries or chronic pain. I used to row d1 and 90% of the people I see using it have improper form even some people I've seen give instructions/trainers. So it's not just a battle of calories. Your health is very important as well.
First time having any instruction on ski-erg efficiency and I've owned one for years. Thank you!
no problem! thanks!!
@@patrickoconnell2380 Best ever thanks so much!
@Dorian Aldo I dont give a damn.
Thank you for the video. The ski erg is one of my favourite bits of equipment! I often rise up a bit on my toes because I do a lot of cross country skiing and it’s how the boot would move on a real ski.
its def ok to rain up on your toes, and if you cross country ski I'm sure you have a natural feel for what you should be doing!
Excellent instruction delivery. One of the best I’ve watched on RUclips. Will be using the Ski Erg for the first time after watching this.
Awesome, thank you!
I was anxious about a 10K on the skier that my trainer programmed for me. Your video set me up for success! Thanks for sharing. I hit it under 45mins:)
WOOHOO! Way to go!
10K! Good job!
10k on ski erg sounds like cruel and unusual torture
I’ve recently started chasing 100 and 500 metre times on the ski erg. I found this video extremely helpful, accurate and insightful. Looking forward to practicing the long arms, the clench, consistency of pulls... currently at 17.6 for 100 but it’s coming down now!
Thanks for the feedback and way to go!
Very good indeed. I rewatched the video in the gym and found it really improved my Ski Erg. Keep up the great work guys.
Thanks for the explanation, it took away many doubts about the correct execution. I have been feeling a considerable improvement of the exercises done in SkiErg in swimming training!
heck ya!!
Another great video! Thank you again. I always look forward to the videos you all make.
They just got one of these t my gym and I've been eyeing it but didn't know how to use it. Guess I am out of excuses! Very clear video, thanks.
I always see people bend at the waist a lot more than you. I'm glad you explained this!
He is pretty darn good at it!
Thanks for doing this. I just ordered one yesterday for my home gym as I now train exclusively at home, no more gym since covid
I've never used one before and feel way more confident stepping up to it when it arrives!
Weirdo
Guys Thank you, Kristi & Patrick your explanations have a so, so good methodology, congratulations!!!
Thank you!!
Great teamwork, and super demonstration.
THanks!
@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell I just now completed my first 30 minute exercise on the Skiierg. Thanks for the tips! (But yes, what got my attention is how Pat patiently waits for you to introduce the video. That tells me Pat is also NOBULL. Subscribed.)
We asked, and you delivered! Thank you for a very thorough video.
no problem!! thanks!!
Thank you so much for another GREAT video. You guys explain everything in exact details! 💟 U both!
Thank you!!
Great video can you do a video on breathing techniques in conditioning workouts
we can def do that!
We absolutely can!
This is the best video I’ve seen by far - thank you!
This is helpful thank you. I'm doing a competition in my local gym to see who can cover the most distance in 100 seconds, but beyond that I really like this machine so will give this a try 🙂
What times are people getting at your gym? Ours is 16.7 now
@@wakstar1 Oooh good question. I'm not sure in terms of time but if I recall the guys that were at the top of the leaderboard covered a distance of between 5 and 6 miles in 100 seconds
Thanks for doing this video!! Very well explained!
Thanks for watching !!
Just discovered your channel. You guys are showcasing tremendous content with phenomenal tips and cues. Keep up the great work Kriti and Pat. I hope to have a chance to meet you next time you come to St. Louis to visit 1P.
Thanks for this! I have shied away from the ski erg-only tried it twice at my box. I am eager to use it more now. 🤩
Glad It helped!!
Thank’s for the easy-to-apply explainations. I am definitely guilty of the squatting mistake, especially as I get fatigued...
This is helpful for mu first Hyrox race. Thank you❤️
Awesome!! Good luck and have fun!
Thank you. I feel informed with how to ski . The best info I've seen on technique.
That was awesome and has helped me so much! Thank You! Can you show us your tips when using the ASSAULT BIKE?
yup !! we will be doing that as well!!
This was EXTREMELY helpful! Thank you both so much!!
Thanks Pat and Kristi! We just got a skierg and this how-to video was very helpful!
Thanks so much - I just ordered one to go with the rower
Awesome! You’re going to love it !
Thank you, I'm trying to start integrating different types of workout equipment. Again thank you.
Thanks for the information! Here I was, taking the pulls to their reach limit toward the platform! Time to fix it to pull to the pocket!
Thank you! After watching your video, I realized that I was doing it wrong.
I have always been "the higher the damper the better". But will definitely try to lower the damper next time. Thanks for a great tutorial :)
Me too I was always at 10,
I'm always at 10. Rower and ski erg. Cant find the catch at any lower.
I had just started using this machine and it’s tough! Lol But I can definitely feel it working thank you for the tips
glad it could be helpful!! keep up the hard work!!
Just got a ski erg. This was awesome advice. Thank you.
Thx for the tips and tricks!!! 🙏🏼🙏🏼
Best ski-erg tute I've seen
outstanding video - great tips explaining a proper technique - thanks !!
Thanks! I'm quiet tall. 204cm. Stand all the way back. When i pull tru i spread my arms outwards on the return, making it easier and thus create loads of momentum. Its almost as using my arms like moving in a wheelchair if you feel me. It gives a real sweat.
I wish you incorporated which muscles are being used
A really concise useful video tutorial - thank you 🙏
Still awesome advice Kristi and Pat 🎉
Great tips, thanks!
Fantastic video. Thanks for sharing
Love your tips. I saw this one and the rower one. Only missing the bike erg and the assault bike now 😉
Thank you!!
there coming too!!
patrick oconnell can’t wait!
I’m down to 16.8 - a full second off when I started, for the 100 metres thanks to this video.
Great video guys thanks for the great advice
Thanks Kristi, dig the shirts you guys have on "No Bull"
Awesome tips.
Thank you! This is helpful. Any tips or tricks for shorties... especially rower and ski erg to generate more power.
what we have found with kristi lately,( and she is really short lol) is that focusing on power is pretty limiting and ends up bing exhausting. Focusing on being super efficient and smooth is yielding a lot better results for us!
Another note would be to keep your head up
"We all know that feeling of pushing a car out of the snow" Lol, never done that here in Atlanta.
So awesome! First time using this machine today & I definitely felt the burn. I did I pre-swimming & post-swim. Need to work on my form. Is it okay to use it more like a tricep extension towards finish ?
GHR for us shorties. How to properly set it up for short legged folks.
Great idea!
This looks like if used properly and on a regular basis this will kick your butt!
its a great piece of equeptment!
How does the damper setting translate to speed in reaching a higher number of meters in the shortest amount of time in competition? I have always thought the higher the damper number the faster I would reach 500 meters, are you saying it is faster when you are between 2 & 5? I love the tips on form and look forward to practicing! thank you
This was super helpful thanks. I was going to get one but I think it is too tall for my basement.
Thanks for watching!!
Good stuff BUT when going for a performance to rank or race you have to start from stopped flywheel.
Nice job 👍
Thank you for watching!!
Great video, clearly explained. Can anyone that has a skierg tell me from wall to hands that go behind you how much room you roughly need. I’m only short at 5ft 6 so will be a bit closer. I have one small space for it left in my micro gym but it’s a narrow walled section.
Thanks! Very helpful
I found this super helpful - thanks for such an informative video! Question - does the technique change at all for us shorter athletes? I'm guilty of "squatting" when my arms get fatigued because I feel like otherwise, I'm using a ton of triceps to finish the stroke. Maybe I'm pulling too early instead of hinging properly?
Thanks for sharing the tips & tricks on how to use the SKI ERG. I DEFINITELY want to try this piece of equipment at my gym. I hope my gym gets this equipment 1 day. What damper setting & strokes per minute should I be at for the SKI ERG since I am a 5"5 athlete using the SKI ERG for the very first time?
a rough gauge would be in the 45 strokes per min range, and damper maybe on 3. for you first few times using it just think about being smooth !
@@patrickoconnell2380 OK. I will keep that in mind. Thank you for your feedback.
Thank for watching!
@@Kristi-Eramo-OConnell My pleasure.
I just did a search hoping you and Kristi had something on this - very helpful!
Would you recommend one of these over rowing machine? Thank you for sharing these video's there are very helpful. Cheers from Canada!
I would recommend a rowing machine first!!!
I want both...but hey the SkiErg is easier to fit into the space I have at home. If i had the space ???!!.
Awesome video thank you can you guys do muscle that video Lords will
Thanks
Good video! Question, what about this technique were people spread their arms out? Someone told me it is more efficient because lats are engaged, but it goes against my mechanical brain saying the cords driving the flywheel need to be straight up and down to reduce resistance/ increase efficiency.
Mr Monkey people being built with different proportions can change things a little, though normally the further away from the body you get the less power you are able to generate. The lats can and should be used though!!
I tried this machine today and decided I needed to check RUclips on how to use it properly. This video was helpful, and I cannot wait to go back to using it frequently. Does it work out the whole body or mainly the arms and core?
the full body workout, i think😀
Great video. All of these tips are intuitive, and I would have eventually mastered them all over a long period of time. This video has all the information to improve immediately. A very informative presentation with easy to apply tips. I cannot wait to apply them, and watch your other videos. Thank you. 👍🏻🤩
Other experts say to have a bend in arms at top.
awesome instructional
Thanks !
Maybe I'mmisunderstanding. I get starting at the lower setting to perfect form. However I thought the objective of this machine is to maximise VO2. Cross country skiers actually have some of the highest VO2 rating of any sport compared to runners or biking. They use there whole body actually using legs and arms getting blood going through the whole body to achieve this. Yes it is a lot harder, but thats the point building up to that. I've seen other demos using your whole body understading thats the method to achieve this.
I stand corrected. Just saw a diff video explained a little diff but made me understand your explaination was correct!!
What muscles this device target?
Great video! Thanks guys! Had my new ski erg yesterday and like an idiot did 50cals x5 rounds on damper 7! 🤦🏼♂️ ill be dropping that to a 4 today and focusing on these tips! 👌🏻👌🏻
Great video.
I also feel like a toddler having a tantrum on the ski erg
This should be a mandatory video to watch before you are allowed to use your skierg. So many clubs not teaching the right technique, even people who have based their 'training' business and clients around Concept2 machines.
What would you say for taller people who can't really do a follow through because there's no cord left to pull when they get to that point
I am going to have to think about that, I haven't seen that be an issue before but I can certainly understand it can happen!
Can you do a tips video on the GHD?
Will it actually make you a better skiier? I'd rather do some Judo drills or something more functional.
In a real ski situation you're going to lose in sprints if you're not going on your toes. This machine is just a simulation of the real thing. So of course one should do the same thing what he or she is doing outdoors. One should, however, change the technique during the workout. It's not possible to push full power for an hour for example.
Would a video of how to attack 100m/500/1k/2.5k be a good idea? Anyway, nice tips
can def do that, thanks !!
very helpful
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
🎉 it's fun
I've seen some athletes do more of a butterfly stroke on the Skierg, where instead of going straight back to the return point with the paddles/poles, they go wide out to the sides. Idk if this has any benefits or not. Thoughts?
sometimes people do that to help flush out there shoulders if it is a long ski or maybe paired with a movement that also taxes the arms!
the butterfly wastes energy. think forehead to pockets for the ski erg stroke. this video shows an overextended arm position and exaggerated follow through. bent arms, hands above forehead or just about, hard drive keeping hands close to the body, light follow through brushing along the pockets/hips. you shouldn't be fully straightening your arms at the bottom of the stroke, it's not a tricep extension. and don't reach high overhead, it's not a pull up!
well done pat
Thanks!!
Is their a difference between a ski for meters versus cals technique wise?
Is the skierg as addictive as rowing?
Awesome!!
Que tan ruidosa es esta máquina ?
Looks like a phenomenal ad workout..opinions on this folks?
Good information
How do I set my damper to the right setting for me?
Anytime I do the this exercise I get cramp in my lower stomach
It's so so annoying
Any idea what causes this(I do have a bit of fat also)
Di you look at the drag factor when it comes to the skierg? I think on the rower, for adult it’s best between 100-140 but would would it be on the Skierg?
How would you change the damper setting for sprints (e.g., 20 cals)?
I like the efficiency of your recommendation but even on the damper set on the higher range at a 5, I can only bring up skier to 1300 cals vs. 1600+ w/ damper at an 8.
In most cases with the damper set higher you're always going to burn more calories, I don't know 100% if it's the same on the ski erg but I do know on the rower that consistently rowing on too high of a damper can and will eventually lead to injuries or chronic pain. I used to row d1 and 90% of the people I see using it have improper form even some people I've seen give instructions/trainers. So it's not just a battle of calories. Your health is very important as well.
Thank you 🙏
Machine can be bad for people with shoulder problems be very careful
Love it
So you have chosen death!