Good posture is extremely important in rowing. Good posture comes from a solid CORE and good FLEXIBILITY. It may sound a little too simplistic, but your ability/inability to touch your…
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4k pieces, with the intention of going as quickly as possible across the distance. 24 strokes per minute is tricky, and this workout has a tendency to blow athletes up.…
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Assuming you have achieved a solid body over position after the finish of the stroke and before you begin traveling up the slide to the catch, you then release the…
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#WorkoutWednesday with #RA Steady state pieces, at 18-20 strokes per minute. Aim to row a consistent split on both pieces, one that you can hold at 18-20 strokes per minute. Efficiency is…
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At the front end of the rowing stroke, you must allow the blade to bury and allow yourself to feel connection with the boat (pressure against feet and handle) before…
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RA founder, Luke Walton (pictured above) after the Cambridge v Oxford Boat Race loss in 2006. In Luke's own words: "We lost to a worthy opponent that day. This picture…
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Being recruited to row in college requires more than an impressive 2k score. You're called a "Student Athlete" (with the word "Student" first) for a reason. And performance metrics other…
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Tension is a boat speed killer. Tension that starts in your hands will travel up the arms and manifest in locked down shoulders and neck. Once the tension sinks into…
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USRowing’s Under 19 National Team represents the U.S. at the World Rowing Junior Championships each year. USRowing selects, trains and manages the teams that represent the U.S. in international competition,…
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Getting started with your recruiting process can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to the NCAA. Knowing when and where to start and which steps need to be taken along…
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