I’m 50+ and just started rowing 15 months ago, and was in ok shape, so I thought, but recovering slowly from ankle and hip issues, forgetting I was 50+! The symmetry of rowing along with technique coaching (crediting you with quite a bit) accelerated my recovery - so thanks! My primary problem was my loss of core strength “waiting” to heal, and then trying to get back into regular workouts (running and rowing) with a loose core - imagine riding a bike with most of the nuts and bolts loose! Youth is a blessing because most of your muscles haven’t stretched as far as lots of us older folks. Failing to stretch before and after is especially important to keep the skeletal structure solid, mobile and aligned properly. Most of the pain I experience is NOT from muscle exertion or pushing lactate threshold - it’s from not stretching, which causes hips, knees, etc., to improperly support and propel your body and opposing muscle trying to compensate for poor alignment. It’s a house of cards that is SO easy to strengthen when everything is in its proper place functioning normally. My question, is about the inner thigh/groin and piriformis - two areas you didn’t mention, but the very areas I find needing the most stretching. My legs have always been unusually strong, but I wonder if I might be doing something wrong when rowing, or if the running/rowing combination (not same day, but alternating days) might be an issue. Even if I don’t feel tight from rowing, my neutral running stride changes to supination - to the point of almost rolling my ankle. I found (so far) that it’s due to a tight inner thigh pulling my heels inward as each foot moves forward while running. It’s weird, but I’m figuring it out. Any thoughts?
Hey! Thanks for commenting... I think many will appreciate your insight and experience! Tight inner thighs is extremely common in exercisers, especially runners, and taking time to foam roll that area is one of the best things you can do. If I were to remake this video, I would also include stretches to target the priformis as well. Hope this helps a bit! Take care!
Great video. I'll throw this in: Start with one new stretch which is inside-leg/groin. The stretch is simple: stand up and spread your legs at least 3 feet apart, then move your body side-to-side. Move your body to one side, compress that knee, and squat down a little bit on that side. Feel an INTENSE stretch on the inside of your other straight leg. Move your body to the other side, repeat. The goal is to keep one leg straight out to your side like a cossack, that's the side that gets a groin stretch. Don't overdo it, this stretch is quite intense and you don't gain more by over-stretching.
Great video, short and informative! I, personally, do not need to watch at length how "the paint dry" ;) I need to have an anatomical explanations and guidance what to feel, and what not to do to inflict injury on yourself. Keep up with the good job!
56 and new to rowing machines. I've not warmed up or down (whoops!) and it's my biceps that are really tender. Is your forearm stretch also useful to stretch my biceps out after a row?
as always greatly appreciate your videos. For next video try to do with us at the same time the stretches and give lil tips, where should one feel the stretch, proper form etc. So instead of saying 20 sec per leg, do together with us each leg 20 sec stretch. At least for me that would be a bit more helpful. Thanks and keep em videos coming.
Tthank you!I find your videos to be VERY helpful. When rowing is it OK to not use the foot straps? I have not been using them and my feet stay placed easily.
Hi, I enjoy ur instructions about rowing, I row 45mins level 5 per week and the other days I jog, weightlifting,spinning etc. In all I workout 8hrs max. per week....during my rowing can i go only half way instead of reaching the finish,I do this only when am tired?Plz answer me, thnks
Training Tall hello, thnks for ur advise...I can row for 45mins without getting tired and no pain..it's a bonus....but I don't feel my core working nor my legs. I do not make muscle at all on it, what must i do? I have a fitlux 817, do u think I must sell this one n buy a more professional one?
New to rowing.... love love love your videos - short and sweet! My hammies and forearms thank you SO much!!!!!
You rock!! Thank you :) Glad you liked the video!
Thank you for this awesome video it helped me escape from my back pain from rowing! ❤
I love stretches !! Thank you for showing me some new ones!
Thank you!! Doing Winter Offseason workouts and I DESPERATELY needed this!!
No prob!!!
Thank you for including the before and after stretches. :D
My friend, thank you for all the work you put into these videos! You have helped me take my rowing to a whole new level! Keep up the awesome work!
That is awesome, Rafael! I am happy that my videos could help you out! With consistency and hard work, there is no stopping you! Keep it up!
I’m 50+ and just started rowing 15 months ago, and was in ok shape, so I thought, but recovering slowly from ankle and hip issues, forgetting I was 50+! The symmetry of rowing along with technique coaching (crediting you with quite a bit) accelerated my recovery - so thanks! My primary problem was my loss of core strength “waiting” to heal, and then trying to get back into regular workouts (running and rowing) with a loose core - imagine riding a bike with most of the nuts and bolts loose!
Youth is a blessing because most of your muscles haven’t stretched as far as lots of us older folks. Failing to stretch before and after is especially important to keep the skeletal structure solid, mobile and aligned properly. Most of the pain I experience is NOT from muscle exertion or pushing lactate threshold - it’s from not stretching, which causes hips, knees, etc., to improperly support and propel your body and opposing muscle trying to compensate for poor alignment. It’s a house of cards that is SO easy to strengthen when everything is in its proper place functioning normally.
My question, is about the inner thigh/groin and piriformis - two areas you didn’t mention, but the very areas I find needing the most stretching. My legs have always been unusually strong, but I wonder if I might be doing something wrong when rowing, or if the running/rowing combination (not same day, but alternating days) might be an issue. Even if I don’t feel tight from rowing, my neutral running stride changes to supination - to the point of almost rolling my ankle. I found (so far) that it’s due to a tight inner thigh pulling my heels inward as each foot moves forward while running. It’s weird, but I’m figuring it out. Any thoughts?
Hey! Thanks for commenting... I think many will appreciate your insight and experience! Tight inner thighs is extremely common in exercisers, especially runners, and taking time to foam roll that area is one of the best things you can do. If I were to remake this video, I would also include stretches to target the priformis as well. Hope this helps a bit! Take care!
Thank you so much, I needed this info dearly.
No problem, Tex. I am glad you enjoyed the vid!
Yoga helps for me too, both before and after as well. A lot of those leg stretches are close to the ones I use in my yoga sutras 😃 thank you Austin
Yoga has totally helped with my flexibility and a lot of these stretches are inspired from yoga!
Great video. I'll throw this in:
Start with one new stretch which is inside-leg/groin. The stretch is simple: stand up and spread your legs at least 3 feet apart, then move your body side-to-side. Move your body to one side, compress that knee, and squat down a little bit on that side. Feel an INTENSE stretch on the inside of your other straight leg. Move your body to the other side, repeat. The goal is to keep one leg straight out to your side like a cossack, that's the side that gets a groin stretch. Don't overdo it, this stretch is quite intense and you don't gain more by over-stretching.
Thank you for your videos. I absolutely love them. You give excellent tips. Thank you.
Great video, short and informative! I, personally, do not need to watch at length how "the paint dry" ;) I need to have an anatomical explanations and guidance what to feel, and what not to do to inflict injury on yourself. Keep up with the good job!
Thank you very much, Sergei!
56 and new to rowing machines. I've not warmed up or down (whoops!) and it's my biceps that are really tender. Is your forearm stretch also useful to stretch my biceps out after a row?
as always greatly appreciate your videos. For next video try to do with us at the same time the stretches and give lil tips, where should one feel the stretch, proper form etc. So instead of saying 20 sec per leg, do together with us each leg 20 sec stretch. At least for me that would be a bit more helpful. Thanks and keep em videos coming.
I will mark that down as a future video - I appreciate the feedback! Thanks a lot, Mateo!
Thanks, my back is killing me after every rowing practice. I am doing Dragon boat, and I really enjoy it. Hopes this routine helps!
Let me know how these stretches go and if they help!
Thank you
Thanks, just what I needed.
I'm glad the video could help you out, Nicky!
I love your videos there so informative
Thanks, Matty! I'm glad you like them!
Training Tall just got a question is running good for rowing because am having trouble to access a rowing machine
Tthank you!I find your videos to be VERY helpful.
When rowing is it OK to not use the foot straps? I have not been using them and my feet stay placed easily.
Totally okay! And I am glad you like the videos!
This dude is like the healthy version of Jay from Jay n Silent Bob
Thanks for this. I rowed 5k and my butt was not happy so this helped a lot
Keeping our butts happy is very important. Great job on the 5k!
Training Tall haha thanks
What about stretching BEFORE rowing?
Hey Annuar! I have a video on this on my channel!
Hi, I enjoy ur instructions about rowing, I row 45mins level 5 per week and the other days I jog, weightlifting,spinning etc. In all I workout 8hrs max. per week....during my rowing can i go only half way instead of reaching the finish,I do this only when am tired?Plz answer me, thnks
Nice job Christen! You are very active! Take time to practice your rowing technique more and you will feel less tired when you row!
Training Tall hello, thnks for ur advise...I can row for 45mins without getting tired and no pain..it's a bonus....but I don't feel my core working nor my legs. I do not make muscle at all on it, what must i do? I have a fitlux 817, do u think I must sell this one n buy a more professional one?
❤Thanks
This is really helpful for erging. Now if only I could get my rowers to stretch too... ; _ ;
Haha yeah rowers can be stubborn! Thanks for watching!
Is the hold time of 20 seconds per stretch sufficient?
Yes! However, I'd recommend going through the exercises at least 2 times - giving a total of 40 seconds+ per exercise!
Looking fantastic!
Tnx m8❤️😎
more vid plz about stretch!
Holy shit this is amazing, ty!
No prob, Squid!!
Love it
These will definitely help you with your recovery from workouts!
How about stretches before rowing?
That video will be coming out soon!
Great! I'll be looking forward to it.
Quads not the main rowing muscle
What can you do if you feel your hips very tight after rowing?
The hipflexor stretch shown in this video should help you out!
Thank you so much. Will try it 😊
Oops! I jumped on your pre-workout active stretching bandwagon, but... totally neglected cool downs. My hammies are not liking this!
GOTTA take care of those hamstrings!!
Please wear looser pants
Other than that you are great
yo wuddup really? otherwise, like what you have to say
Haha that is just how I start videos sometimes!
Hey man, what seat were you in college? I am curious. I am guessing a 6 seat, but I dont know. Hit me up!
I was usually 5, 6, or stroke! I loved stroke seat the most!