LEARN to ROW: A 10 Minute Technique Warmup on the Rowing Machine

Do you want to learn to row? Do you need rowing machine technique? Are you wondering the best way to use a rowing machine? This is one of the best 10-minute warmup sequences you can use to improve the way you move on the rowing machine.

VIDEO CHAPTERS
0:00 Welcome!
0:21 Overview of Workout
1:50 Programming Your Machine.
2:32 Checklist
3:32 Workout Start
13:50 Review

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[risawallberg]

I'm using this pick drill as a warmup. Thank you, it's great.

[sjrenner]

I’m 53 and have a frozen shoulder. This has helped me so, so much. You are an extraordinary teacher, and I really appreciate how you break the stroke down so clearly.

[EdStPeter-mtuv]

I'll be damned! Pulled it apart, put it back together correctly (mostly). Ha! Knee injuries led me here. Feels like I shoulda been here so long ago! Thank you Shane!

[tomchoate]

58 year old man using a rower for the first time. Got my Concept 2erg about 3 weeks ago. I am counting on this drill to improve my performance.

[donnabenjamin]

I looked for this mechanics workout. I’m relearning the proper techniques. I will be doing this particular video until . . . I can do an actual workout. I’ll be working on breathing too to make it through a workout. I look forward to the day I can row a 30 minute beginner’s workout. Thank you. I love learning from you.

[tracychesney]

Excellent. I haven't rowed in about 10 years as I've been mountain/trail running, but had a serious injury last December. I'm doing these drills twice a day - even though I so want to just get on with the workouts, I know this is going to pay dividends, so I'm learning my new Concept 2 rower and techniques with you before I get on to the workouts. I don't know if I'll ever be able to run again, so this is a new phase in my life and so far I know I'm making the right choice. Thanks so much for doing these beginner skills and drills!

[ezridax]

I've been on the water before and rowed crew in a novice program for a few years and I love it. My boat house has been closed the entire pandemic, This is an awesome video to go back to the basics and work on the pick drill again Thank you so much

[sherianhobbs-lightfoot]

This is such a great opportunity to workout the correct way! I'm just starting this NEW journey at 58 years old

[audrabissen]

I really like this as my refresher if I am off the machine too long!

[melanieshauger]

I love how you teach in these classes, you are precise in your statements.

[katybruce-smith]

Yes it was good - first time I have seen the drill with legs and hips, but leaving arms straight. Very helpful

[naomicompton]

Thank You. For years I was just randomly rowing at the gym. This year I started taking rowing classes and was really loving it. I only got in 3 good classes before COVID-19 shut everything down. I bought my own water rower and I’m starting over.

This video is invaluable and amazingly soothing. 🙏🏾

[nobi]

love the pause and think, it makes every micro movement more noticable and fine tunable.

[motivationmonster]

Thanks Shane, picked up my C2 model D and these instructionals and rowalongs have been epic

[pennyrawson]

Thanks Shane - your love for what you do is inspiring. New to rowing - I’m a dark horse ❤

[yelxipleahcim]

Working on Mechanics is just what I need! I have to keep up with blind neighbor who is my hero at rowing!

[anne]

If I had a magic genie my first wish would be for you to be my personal rowing instructor! I've been trying to get past the awkward phase of my new water rower for about a month. The simplicity of this video helped tremendously. For me - someone not naturally athletic, getting the hang of rowing has been a challenge. Please let me know of any other videos for newbies on your channel. Until I get my magic lamp i'll stay tuned in!

[cariemcmullin]

Thank you! My rower will arrive in a couple weeks and this helped a lot! Plan to watch it again when my rower arrives!

[ericmartin]

Thank you for this! I struggle with rowing but this breakdown of technique surely helps a lot! Appreciate it.

[LiceoVillaFontana]

Have not done it in months, wonderful. Back to basics, always cool. BIG thanks. 🙏