My mind is absolutely blown. I watched this 5 part video series today and I competed a 5k row in 228 strokes LESS than I did it yesterday, in the same amount of time! Stroke rate went from 30 to 20. 🤯
Shane, I greatly appreciate that you created this series of fundamentals videos. I've watched and practiced them over the past two weeks, most often shortly after 5 am before getting ready for work. I now have a much better understanding of the rowing stroke. While being mindful of technique, I like to think "chest proud" to help with overall form. Thank you.
Awesome video. I just bought a concept 2 rower. I viewed the videos and was like… gee… this is pretty basic. I rowed with you and was amazed how hard it was and beneficial. At the end of the first day I was able to improve my strike rate by 3…. The 2nd day I looked at the videos again, at the end I was able to improve by strike rate by 2. Amazing! Will view the videos one more time and then join the crew…. Awesome! Thanks
Novice rower here and needed a resource to get me started so I found Dark Horse. This was a great 5-part fundamentals series! I was able to create good habits from the get-go and really improve my form/efficiency very easily. Thank you so much!
I've been indoor rowing as my primary form of exercise for a couple of years now, and I've thought my form is very good, but I still learned a lot from these five videos - so thank you! The most important tweak for me was to work on keeping my knees close together through the stroke. I had been allowing them to flare out a bit to the sides, and that was leaving me with sore adductor muscles that threatened to cramp -- and actually cramped -- often. Very uncomfortable. Just concentrating on keeping my knees under my arms has made a huge difference -- not really in speed, but in comfort.
You have nailed it with this 5 part series… I had done all your videos (like fix YO posture) , joined launch your rowing… the fundamentals are so well laid out here that I immediately improved by 1 min my 5k time… thanks! And the best part is that I know what I am still doing wrong when getting tired after 2-3 km, so I can try to fix it…
After watching these videos I have 2 questions. What is a “standard” workout length in rowing? And as a beginner, once you get the basics what is the first thing to train for (ie 2K)?
i just setup my new Nordictrack RW300 and was not sure where to start other than sitting on it....sigh.....however your videos have been a real eye-opener. Thanks so much.
Hope you see this (or anyone w/rowing knowledge). I've been working out for years. I used to run, I still spin (50 min. every other day). I have rowed before & just got a Concept 2 for my home. I never seem to be able to work up a sweat. I never feel it. I'm also 5' 3" and never seem to feel like my legs are really pushing even though I know they are. I've watched tons of video & just can't figure it out.
Thanks for this series. I coach indoor rowing on the Concept 2. I have one athlete in particular who has a consistent issue with “jerking” while pulling the handle during the drive phase. We’ve tried everything. At first I felt he just wasn’t taking my advice. Now I feel he’s not making the connection of opening up the hips too soon before the bar approaches his knees. I’ll continue working with him on this issue and will use the techniques offered in your fundamentals series. If there’s any other advice you could offer, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks again.
Great series of videos. While I have changed a few things in my stroke as a result, here is what has made the biggest difference. I moved my foot straps just a small bit past "widest" area of foot. This enabled me to drive more with my legs as my foot stays flatter. (I use a waterrower). I have a better catch. I concentrate n pushing the machine away from me. I was surprised that when using my "same" stroke my intensity went from 42-44 to 49-50 at same stroke rate, ~21. I struggle with opening the hips. Do they start to open as soon as you start the drive or when the legs are extended? Great videos...
I told you I was new to rowing and sadly if I go to the catch position and the release it flares up my intestinal disease. I am now rowing without going to the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock position. I row sitting straight up at the forward and rear position. I'm hoping that I can still gain a good cardio workout for burning fat. Today was my first day doing this new technique I guess we'll call it, even though a good rower would look at me and think that guy doesn't know how to row. Shane I hope you can tell me that it's still a benefit the way I'm doing it?
Hi Shane, I think I'm getting the rhythm of the full stroke. The only issue I'm having is that I feel like I'm putting too much pressure on my neck, possibly from hunching my shoulders. Any tips on how to avoid doing that?
With excellent technique I push 250 watts while the rower next to me is pushing 200. However at the end of a 2 minute interval, our meters are almost identical. What am I missing?
What? I also do not get this. I would have expected you to take just over 1:50 for 500m while 203 watts would pace out almost 10s slower, at 2:00. This is from the Concept2 chart I have seen that equates watts and 500m pace as follows: 2:30 = 104 watts 2:10 = 159 watts 2:00 = 203 watts 1:50 = 263 watts 1:40 = 350 watts 1:30 = 480 watts 1:20 = 684 watts 1:10 = 1020 watts Granted, finishing 500m 10s faster leaves you 10s of time to go about 1/11th of 500m, or about 545m total, versus 500m for the 200 watt rower. "Only" 45m more.
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My mind is absolutely blown. I watched this 5 part video series today and I competed a 5k row in 228 strokes LESS than I did it yesterday, in the same amount of time! Stroke rate went from 30 to 20. 🤯
Great job Shane. Lots of excellent information. I'm happy I found your channel.
Shane, I greatly appreciate that you created this series of fundamentals videos. I've watched and practiced them over the past two weeks, most often shortly after 5 am before getting ready for work. I now have a much better understanding of the rowing stroke. While being mindful of technique, I like to think "chest proud" to help with overall form. Thank you.
Fundamentals vids are so helpful
Awesome video. I just bought a concept 2 rower. I viewed the videos and was like… gee… this is pretty basic. I rowed with you and was amazed how hard it was and beneficial. At the end of the first day I was able to improve my strike rate by 3…. The 2nd day I looked at the videos again, at the end I was able to improve by strike rate by 2. Amazing! Will view the videos one more time and then join the crew…. Awesome! Thanks
Novice rower here and needed a resource to get me started so I found Dark Horse. This was a great 5-part fundamentals series! I was able to create good habits from the get-go and really improve my form/efficiency very easily. Thank you so much!
I'm new to rowing and I have found your videos extremely helpful! All the little details really start to click after a while. Thank you!
I've been indoor rowing as my primary form of exercise for a couple of years now, and I've thought my form is very good, but I still learned a lot from these five videos - so thank you! The most important tweak for me was to work on keeping my knees close together through the stroke. I had been allowing them to flare out a bit to the sides, and that was leaving me with sore adductor muscles that threatened to cramp -- and actually cramped -- often. Very uncomfortable. Just concentrating on keeping my knees under my arms has made a huge difference -- not really in speed, but in comfort.
You have nailed it with this 5 part series… I had done all your videos (like fix YO posture) , joined launch your rowing… the fundamentals are so well laid out here that I immediately improved by 1 min my 5k time… thanks! And the best part is that I know what I am still doing wrong when getting tired after 2-3 km, so I can try to fix it…
Just ordered a water rower and finished this series. Glad I found your channel. Looking forward to the rest of your videos!
Great series of videos. I learned a lot and fixed some of my rowing problems.
After watching these videos I have 2 questions. What is a “standard” workout length in rowing? And as a beginner, once you get the basics what is the first thing to train for (ie 2K)?
This has been a great series, Shane~! I get a lot out of your videos and I'm a much more confident beginner. Keep it coming and Thanks much~!!
i just setup my new Nordictrack RW300 and was not sure where to start other than sitting on it....sigh.....however your videos have been a real eye-opener. Thanks so much.
Hope you see this (or anyone w/rowing knowledge). I've been working out for years. I used to run, I still spin (50 min. every other day). I have rowed before & just got a Concept 2 for my home. I never seem to be able to work up a sweat. I never feel it. I'm also 5' 3" and never seem to feel like my legs are really pushing even though I know they are. I've watched tons of video & just can't figure it out.
Also - if anyone knows of a good, comfortable seat cover I'd really appreciate a recommendation!
Thanks for this series. I coach indoor rowing on the Concept 2. I have one athlete in particular who has a consistent issue with “jerking” while pulling the handle during the drive phase. We’ve tried everything. At first I felt he just wasn’t taking my advice. Now I feel he’s not making the connection of opening up the hips too soon before the bar approaches his knees. I’ll continue working with him on this issue and will use the techniques offered in your fundamentals series. If there’s any other advice you could offer, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks again.
Great series of videos. While I have changed a few things in my stroke as a result, here is what has made the biggest difference. I moved my foot straps just a small bit past "widest" area of foot. This enabled me to drive more with my legs as my foot stays flatter. (I use a waterrower). I have a better catch. I concentrate n pushing the machine away from me. I was surprised that when using my "same" stroke my intensity went from 42-44 to 49-50 at same stroke rate, ~21. I struggle with opening the hips. Do they start to open as soon as you start the drive or when the legs are extended? Great videos...
I told you I was new to rowing and sadly if I go to the catch position and the release it flares up my intestinal disease. I am now rowing without going to the 11 o'clock and 1 o'clock position. I row sitting straight up at the forward and rear position. I'm hoping that I can still gain a good cardio workout for burning fat. Today was my first day doing this new technique I guess we'll call it, even though a good rower would look at me and think that guy doesn't know how to row. Shane I hope you can tell me that it's still a benefit the way I'm doing it?
Hi Shane, I think I'm getting the rhythm of the full stroke. The only issue I'm having is that I feel like I'm putting too much pressure on my neck, possibly from hunching my shoulders. Any tips on how to avoid doing that?
With excellent technique I push 250 watts while the rower next to me is pushing 200. However at the end of a 2 minute interval, our meters are almost identical. What am I missing?
What? I also do not get this.
I would have expected you to take just over 1:50 for 500m while 203 watts would pace out almost 10s slower, at 2:00.
This is from the Concept2 chart I have seen that equates watts and 500m pace as follows:
2:30 = 104 watts
2:10 = 159 watts
2:00 = 203 watts
1:50 = 263 watts
1:40 = 350 watts
1:30 = 480 watts
1:20 = 684 watts
1:10 = 1020 watts
Granted, finishing 500m 10s faster leaves you 10s of time to go about 1/11th of 500m, or about 545m total, versus 500m for the 200 watt rower. "Only" 45m more.