I'm an 85-year-old man with a 50-year history of lower back pain and two surgeries. I have taken your advice on lowering the foot rests on my new Concept 2 and it has made a huge difference. Thank you!
Omg this was life-changing. I bought a water erg a year ago and couldn't understand why my back just kept hurting. After watching this I realized my foot plates were on the highest one!!! Thanks soo much
So glad i decided to watch your videos at the begging of my rowing journey and not after all the injuries i would have incurred over rowing with my feet in the wrong position. Thank you sir, you're services are much appreciated.
Hey, thank you so much. My lower back was hurting and i couldnt understand at all why this was happening. You are right. My feet were placed too high. I lowered my feet position and my lower back pain is gone. All thanks to your excellent diagnosis and suggestion!
Thank you very much for this. I have had my concept 2 for about 8 months. I watch many videos, but have never quite understood where my damn feet are supposed to go. I am in my mid-50s, 5'6", got a belly, and have wide feet. I row 5X a week, but honestly, I have never felt I was getting (what I call the choreography) quite right. Yours is the first vid I've seen that addresses the foot position. I am grateful. Another thing that you may have already talked about, it how older people who have a belly or weird pain can tell when they are at 11-12-1. Much harder to tell if you are not young and slim.
Lowered foot plates per your suggestion, OMG, makes a lot of difference. Also got a longer handle because of your videos, rower came with 16 1/4 inch handle (Sunny) and my shoulders are 18 1/2 inches. Both are tremendous, you are the best.
Thanks for this very important info. I’m a thin female. I could feel my ischial tuberosities while rowing thinking it was just because I’m thin. My low back was bothering me yesterday and I couldn’t row. Today I’m pain free after using your tip. Takes some focus to shift sitting toward front throughout my workout so I pause briefly to do so and then resume. Loving rowing. Please keep sharing your tips. Thanks again.
I’m new to rowing! So glad to have found you at the start of my training!! 🚣♀️ I’ve been 🏊🏽♀️ and doing water aerobics for a few years and needed some out of water training!!! This is perfect! Thanks 🙏🏼 🕊️
OMG you saviour. Literally just pulled my lower back out reaching forward to grab the handles . 🤦♀️ I will try this. Yes I put straps lower. I shall move them higher. Im only 5ft 3 tho lols. Thank you
nice tip! I don't suffer from back-pain after rowing, more hamstring pain! however I am 6'5" tall but have longer leg to torso ratio. My knees are always in the way even though I am "sitting on my junk". This tip will help as I know that my feet are not in the "right" position. I can adjust the feet and then focussing on reducing the size of my gut- lol
I've had very mild back aches (nothing debilitating, but annoying) that kick in about 20 minutes into some workouts, and this is definitely not something I've addressed. Always gone with strap over mid-foot, but that usually means I have to lift my heels a bit to get into a reliably "good" position. Gonna give this a stab in the afternoon. Thanks!
Felt that on my waterrower. Just bought pad for the seat (memory foam) and got some extra height on the seat. Comfort spiked up. Still sitting like you said brings me another issue, as wr seat rises up on the front edge it is putting pressure on my shank... really uncomfy after 40+ mins on a rower. Started thinking on cutting off bit of foam there. Will try putting the seat other way round as well.
There is a channel named 'Training Tall' That provides fitness tips for us all It's led by Austin, Who isn't from Boston And he doesn't want us to fall :)
OMG thank you ! Tried this and it really make a huge difference ! Espacially for us with bigger mid sections 😅 Father of 3 youngs kids and really out of shape !
I am a 5’10” tall female but have femurs the length of a 6’2” man - this is fantastic advice. Felt so much better today having my feet lower. Thank you 😊
I don't think I have too much problem reaching forward. When I have hurt my back is at the backstop. I thought maybe I was leaning too far back and then the snap forward pulled a muscle on the lower right side. From another video of yours I also was probably going too high of a rate too early in my routine.
My lower back pain is sort of unique. Long/short of it, my l4/l5/s1 are fused and the discs between were replaced a while ago. I use a Waterrower w/ max amount of water for resistance, well slightly more, it's a pain to empty/fill. My pace avg is 28/29 SPM for 25 minutes, 5 days a week. I never thought about the foot placement being an issue, worth a try. Back pain is nothing new to me, the rowing just seems to especially piss it off lol.
Should the seat deck be on a parallel position to the floor? I have a total knee replacement and have a new rower, but it sits so low to the ground that I cannot get down onto the seat. I need to build an up rise platform before I can use it, but I currently have multiple discs with degeneration and herniation L5-Sacrum both sides pressing on my nerves, which makes walking a daily survival experience.
I have a proximal fibula fracture. I did it 2 weeks ago. I'm unable to run so I started rowing instead. I really enjoyed it and it didn't hurt my leg but I did wake up with a bit if pain on my lower back. Have you worked with people with injuries ? Do you have any advice ? Fantastic videos by the way ,thank you
I don't know if this has been talked about before, but I also get pain in my knees for a time after I finish rowing. It kind of feels like I twisted them. Admittedly, I have had bad knees for the better part of my life. How should they be set when rowing? Is it okay for them to close in together when pushing out, or should I be keeping then firmly apart at all times?
I m new to rowing. Couple of days i was good. Than got lower back pain. I will try your way. But my rowing machine R20 have moving foot rest, not fixed like concept u r using.
Anyone out there with an actual bad back/former back injury who can attest to using rowing equipment for strengthening their back? There are lots of reviews by trainers, all who seem to be in their 20s, but what about actual people with bad backs in their 40s and 50s who have tips and tricks?
This might explain my issue, thanks! Would love to know how you stay so fit. Obviously rowing is a great all around workout, but obviously not a huge in calorie burns. Any suggestions?
I started doing this some weeks ago and it helped me a lot, however, I still feel pain on my left butt chick after 15 minutes. Seems to be the sciatic nerve.
I'm an 85-year-old man with a 50-year history of lower back pain and two surgeries. I have taken your advice on lowering the foot rests on my new Concept 2 and it has made a huge difference. Thank you!
Incredible! Keep up the great work my man!
Me: "Hey, MY lower back hurts after rowing!"
I needed this. lol
Thank you
Same. Coach Austin delivers again 💯
Laying in bed with a strained lower back after rowing yesterday. Huge thank you for your videos.
Omg this was life-changing. I bought a water erg a year ago and couldn't understand why my back just kept hurting. After watching this I realized my foot plates were on the highest one!!! Thanks soo much
Thank you. I’ve never seen foot placement so easily explained.
Very helpful thanks! I am 6'7" and was always told across the widest part of the foot, this is helping already!
So glad i decided to watch your videos at the begging of my rowing journey and not after all the injuries i would have incurred over rowing with my feet in the wrong position. Thank you sir, you're services are much appreciated.
Love this video! THIS is what was causing my back pain when rowing. Thank you!
Hey, thank you so much. My lower back was hurting and i couldnt understand at all why this was happening. You are right. My feet were placed too high. I lowered my feet position and my lower back pain is gone. All thanks to your excellent diagnosis and suggestion!
Thank you very much for this. I have had my concept 2 for about 8 months. I watch many videos, but have never quite understood where my damn feet are supposed to go. I am in my mid-50s, 5'6", got a belly, and have wide feet. I row 5X a week, but honestly, I have never felt I was getting (what I call the choreography) quite right. Yours is the first vid I've seen that addresses the foot position. I am grateful. Another thing that you may have already talked about, it how older people who have a belly or weird pain can tell when they are at 11-12-1. Much harder to tell if you are not young and slim.
This video is my life saver. That 'sit on your junk' was the eye-opening. I've been sitting too forward all the time!!! Thank you so mush Austin!!!
"let me know what you think"
I think your enthusiasm and knowledge is infectious. Can't wait for my concept 2 to come in!
Lowered foot plates per your suggestion, OMG, makes a lot of difference. Also got a longer handle because of your videos, rower came with 16 1/4 inch handle (Sunny) and my shoulders are 18 1/2 inches. Both are tremendous, you are the best.
Thanks for your advice. You are the best rowing coach on u tube
Watching this as I'm having lower back pain after a workout yesterday. Will try these tips out. Thanks!
Thanks for this very important info. I’m a thin female. I could feel my ischial tuberosities while rowing thinking it was just because I’m thin. My low back was bothering me yesterday and I couldn’t row. Today I’m pain free after using your tip. Takes some focus to shift sitting toward front throughout my workout so I pause briefly to do so and then resume. Loving rowing. Please keep sharing your tips. Thanks again.
I’m new to rowing! So glad to have found you at the start of my training!! 🚣♀️ I’ve been 🏊🏽♀️ and doing water aerobics for a few years and needed some out of water training!!! This is perfect! Thanks 🙏🏼 🕊️
I have struggled with rowing for years, you are such a great help
OMG you saviour. Literally just pulled my lower back out reaching forward to grab the handles . 🤦♀️ I will try this. Yes I put straps lower. I shall move them higher. Im only 5ft 3 tho lols. Thank you
Glad I found this! I like rowing, but my middle back gets sore. I’m gonna try this out today.
Great advice! Did not think of this at all. I had the foot pad high, to get me heel planted better. Now time to loer and squeeze in a 21km 🙂
Boom!!
nice tip! I don't suffer from back-pain after rowing, more hamstring pain! however I am 6'5" tall but have longer leg to torso ratio. My knees are always in the way even though I am "sitting on my junk". This tip will help as I know that my feet are not in the "right" position.
I can adjust the feet and then focussing on reducing the size of my gut- lol
I've had very mild back aches (nothing debilitating, but annoying) that kick in about 20 minutes into some workouts, and this is definitely not something I've addressed. Always gone with strap over mid-foot, but that usually means I have to lift my heels a bit to get into a reliably "good" position. Gonna give this a stab in the afternoon. Thanks!
I have a bulging disc in my lower back and just ordered an Aviron Strong. Thank you for the tips!
Glad to see this; I’m a new rower and dealing with this issue. Looking forward to trying this solution.
Thank you, I literally posted my rower to sell on eBay last night. I’m going to give it another try. I have herniated discs and back pain sucks!
Don't sell
Felt that on my waterrower. Just bought pad for the seat (memory foam) and got some extra height on the seat. Comfort spiked up. Still sitting like you said brings me another issue, as wr seat rises up on the front edge it is putting pressure on my shank... really uncomfy after 40+ mins on a rower. Started thinking on cutting off bit of foam there. Will try putting the seat other way round as well.
Well heck, that makes so much sense. Thanks, Austin.
As well as this , I used my weightlifting shoes which have got a "bit of a heel" and my weightlifting belt, together they all helped a lot. Thanks
Great Advice! My lower back says Thanks!
Thanks for the tip Austin, did wonders for me to enjoy rowing machine again without back pain 😀
THANK YOU - someone recommended your tips to me and I think you may have saved my back from my brand-new, much-wanted rower.
Again, well done Austin. You really are a God Send to all of us. Hope you're keeping well as there is a lot of love for you out there!!!!
Spent years watching him on tiktok and I just NOW discover his name is Austin…nice to meet you
This suggestion was spot on!!!
Thanks Buddy. Good advice...
Awesome! I’m working on that midsection so I was wondering what was up with the lower back pain. I’ll give it a try. Love your enthusiasm!
There is a channel named 'Training Tall'
That provides fitness tips for us all
It's led by Austin,
Who isn't from Boston
And he doesn't want us to fall :)
I'll Give it a try today.
Needed this information so badly, going to try doing it different tomorrow :)
OMG thank you ! Tried this and it really make a huge difference ! Espacially for us with bigger mid sections 😅 Father of 3 youngs kids and really out of shape !
I am a 5’10” tall female but have femurs the length of a 6’2” man - this is fantastic advice. Felt so much better today having my feet lower. Thank you 😊
Damn these legs, lol. You are blessed
Ahhh...very helpful Austin!!
super video and so well delivered too with such positive energy , well done.
Lower the foots place… didn’t know this… thank you
Wow.. Thanks Austin. New to Rowing Machines. Your videos are pretty informative(technically) and entertaining. Keep up the good work.
Still waiting for your part 2 from the 3 high end rower comparison video 😢
Awesome. This is what I needed. Excited to try.
I don't think I have too much problem reaching forward. When I have hurt my back is at the backstop. I thought maybe I was leaning too far back and then the snap forward pulled a muscle on the lower right side. From another video of yours I also was probably going too high of a rate too early in my routine.
Your a god sent, thank you.
thank you! worked for me.
Honestly good advice.
Another AWESOME tip, mucho thanks again.
Very helpful. Thank you very much.
did you haved a back pain when rowing?
Thanks for the very useful tips !
Awesome as ever 👏
Great video. Thanks for sharing your wisdom. Also, have you reviewed the Life Fitness Heat Rower? If so how does it compare to the concept 2.
awesome videos as always! keep up the great work!
simply brilliant advise !!!
Dude wears nail polish, but he knows and shares all the things. 😊
Either this is some archived footage or your hair grows fast! 😁
My lower back pain is sort of unique. Long/short of it, my l4/l5/s1 are fused and the discs between were replaced a while ago. I use a Waterrower w/ max amount of water for resistance, well slightly more, it's a pain to empty/fill. My pace avg is 28/29 SPM for 25 minutes, 5 days a week. I never thought about the foot placement being an issue, worth a try. Back pain is nothing new to me, the rowing just seems to especially piss it off lol.
Thanks a lot for the tips!
Should the seat deck be on a parallel position to the floor? I have a total knee replacement and have a new rower, but it sits so low to the ground that I cannot get down onto the seat. I need to build an up rise platform before I can use it, but I currently have multiple discs with degeneration and herniation L5-Sacrum both sides pressing on my nerves, which makes walking a daily survival experience.
I have a proximal fibula fracture. I did it 2 weeks ago. I'm unable to run so I started rowing instead. I really enjoyed it and it didn't hurt my leg but I did wake up with a bit if pain on my lower back. Have you worked with people with injuries ? Do you have any advice ? Fantastic videos by the way ,thank you
Omg didn't even know about the foot pegs.....seems obvious now. Thanks tall timber 😁
Great info ty!! I’m having a hard time maximizing push from my legs. Any tips??
Loving that tip!!! Thank you!
That is accomplishable! Excellent!! 🙏
I don't know if this has been talked about before, but I also get pain in my knees for a time after I finish rowing. It kind of feels like I twisted them. Admittedly, I have had bad knees for the better part of my life. How should they be set when rowing? Is it okay for them to close in together when pushing out, or should I be keeping then firmly apart at all times?
Thank you
This is great, thank you!
Thank you. I needed this
I m new to rowing. Couple of days i was good. Than got lower back pain. I will try your way. But my rowing machine R20 have moving foot rest, not fixed like concept u r using.
Awesome video, thank you!!
Thank you for this!
Any thoughts on the Teeter Power10? Still haven't purchased a rower even though I've been subscribed for months lol.
Super helpful, thank you!
Helped me out thank you kindly
Thank youuuu as i sit lay here in epsom salt bath 😂😂😂
Anyone out there with an actual bad back/former back injury who can attest to using rowing equipment for strengthening their back? There are lots of reviews by trainers, all who seem to be in their 20s, but what about actual people with bad backs in their 40s and 50s who have tips and tricks?
Works!!! Thank you!!!
Good vid
Thanks man!
Thank you!!
Thanks!
Aw thanks so much Bree!!
Does the rowing machine help the Psoas muscle??
Hey thanks so much!!!
Very good point 💯💯💯absolutely take notice what u say.... Thanks
Experience 🤷 u see .....u can't buy it
Freaking brilliant! Thank you!!!!!!
Can you review the Octane RO rower please?
Is it normal for your mid-back (thoracic spine) to be sore during and after rowing?
GReat tips!
This might explain my issue, thanks! Would love to know how you stay so fit. Obviously rowing is a great all around workout, but obviously not a huge in calorie burns. Any suggestions?
I burn about 8 to 900 calories a day doing 10k row. Also lose about 900g in sweat. That seems like enough…
I burn about 8 to 900 calories a day doing 10k row. Also lose about 900g in sweat. That seems like enough…
You da best
I started doing this some weeks ago and it helped me a lot, however, I still feel pain on my left butt chick after 15 minutes. Seems to be the sciatic nerve.
Omfg thank you!
And for the love of good, leave the dampner between 4-6
Why do I get a blister on one side of my buttocks. Always the same side?!
What do I want to see from you? ... A slam-ball video. I have no idea why.
Aaaaahhhhh🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️🤦🏻♀️