Rowing Machine: What's the BEST Resistance? (Drag Factor)

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So, what's the BEST resistance when rowing? This video aims to help you better understand "drag" and resistance so that you can start getting the MOST out of your rowing workouts! I am here to help in any way I can with some more resources down below!

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[jorgepoppi]

I row since I am 5 y.o. For the first 50 years, I did it mostly in the Delta of the Rio de la Plata. I experienced all kind of tides. This is a tidal river, therefore you can row against a strong current either in the beginning or in your way back, or viceversa. I used to row for 5+ hours, around 40 km, every weekend. Then I bought a Concept 2 machine. It has a PM2 (no drag factor, ) but I think I can really tell when you feel like rowing on water. And let me tell you that that depends STRONGLY if you are rowing for or against the tide. For really strong tides (high head winds, ) when you can't go more than a few meters for each stroke, and you have to do it at high rpm (if not, you may go backwards!, ) not even in 10 you feel like you are rowing on water.

[artistadavide]

Have had a Concept 2 for 2 years now and this is the first I've heard 'drag factor'. Immediately went and set the resistance to 120. Thanks for the information. It's never too late to learn something new to improve training.

[jhooton]

I've watched a lot of videos on what to set the "resistance" to on a rowing machine. You are only one I found that explains it clearly in a short and to the point video. Thank you!!!

[dulio]

Concept 2 owes you a finder's fee; Your vids are one of the reasons I bought one of their really expensive machines.

[brendahebert]

I have just started rowing at my gym per my physician order. Your videos are by far the best and the most informative. Just a note to say how much I appreciate you.

[probitionate]

I'm 6'3", 230lbs. (I'm keeping my age to myself.) I recently went through a multi-workout series on my brand-new C2 to determine what damping setter is ideal for me. For decades, I had it set at 4. And rowed a particular way. (Mostly because it was an adjunct to resistance training...and I began rowing in the 80s, before the advent of YouTube, so I really never knew what I was doing.) After two weeks, I dropped roughly 45 seconds off my 5, 000m time by using a setting of 5.5. Changing things up (I went as high as 7, as low as 2) allowed me to finally get it through my head that I need to use my legs more than I ever had. My current PB is now within 5% of my PB of 25 years ago. Can't complain about that.

[stu]

This is a great example of how to do a you tube instructional video: Clear concise and logical. Thanks.

[megacab]

Bought my concept 2 a year ago and had no idea about drag factor. Game changer. Thank you.

[stephh]

I’ve always had my rower on 10! 😳 Now I know why my back hurts after a 10 minute row...🙈 Thanks for the drag factor Info! 🙌🏼

[ibnadam]

Whenever I require any information regarding Rowing training, I find on this channel. Thanks Training Tall

[alwaysducking]

That was awesome information thanks. As an amateur that bit of information is so handy. Thanks.

[thoemib]

I just unboxed my own Concept 2 Model D today. I've already rowed several times in the gym, but this video gave me a better understanding of how to adjust the resistance and how it works. Thanks!

[gailmcgonigal]

Glad to have watched this video, as I found the most comfortable position to set my rowing machine is at 4.

[maricarmenrodriguez]

Works perfectly. I have been using this product for a month and I have started seeing the difference in my weight

[marrosenkranz]

I was on “10” and at times had double the recommended drag factor. Thanks. You might have saved me from hurting myself.

[kelly-dlzp]

Love your videos. I just bought a Concept2 rower and am a runner but mentally burned out. Been trying to find the best way to burn 500-800 calories. This helps a lot! It’s really helped my abs and slumpy posture! Lower back a little achy but I’m sure it’s been from non use while running. Thanks for your hard work!

[dooft]

This channel gives great practical bits of knowledge. I learn something new in every vid

[DogmaFight]

Thank you for this! I've been rowing at a "4" damper setting for 2 years with no idea of drag factor. Today I tested and found out it was only 106! I experimented with 120-125 (5-5.5 damper) during my usual 45-min session - keeping stroke was harder, but my distance/output was better. I ended up setting a new personal pace record for a 45-min row!

[margaretkewstaff]

Awesome, went on the rower and it felt to “tough”, now I know why . . .