Rowing Technique – It’s easy to learn

Good rowing technique is easy to learn, and it is wise to take the time to do this in order to get the most from your workout without placing undue stress on muscles and joints. There are elements of the rowing cycle that a majority of people find counter-intuitive, and this means that those who have not been correctly taught tend to row with poor technique. But the good news is that once this is taught, the brain learns these movements in a matter of a few minutes, and what was counter-intuitive then becomes the complete reverse.

The goal is to achieve a smooth and repetitive cyclic motion, not one that is harsh and jerky.

We break this down by depicting six positions within the cycle and analysing the movement phases between these. It’s important to only move those body parts required between each position.

Bold italic text tells which body parts need to move during each phase.