Rowing Strategy: Building Pace & Speed for 500m - High School Rower's Tips

Questionactually Im gonna have to differ from your answer with Justin, I believe that it is not smart to take high strokes in the beginning. A rower needs

Rowing Muscle Imbalance: Causes, Correction & Prevention

QuestionHi, Just a quickie; Ive been rowing intensively for the last two years, only ever on bow side. Ive noticed a distinct imbalance between my right s

Correcting the Slide in Rowing: A Guide for Recreational Rowers

QuestionI am a recreational rower, 510, 44, strong, and female. I row #4 in an 8 and practice 3 times a week on the water. I have access to an erg. My fitn

Georgia Tech Crew Erg Test Results: Analyzing a 16:02 4k for Lightweight Men

QuestionHi, I just started as a novice at Georgia Tech mens crew, and Im really into it.  I weigh about 140 and am about 510. We did a 4k erg test for

Understanding Noise in Rowing: Technique and Performance

QuestionMy crew is making a lot of noise at the finish. It seems like theyre slamming into everything, shaking everything and producing a solid thunk. I wa

Improving Your 2K Time: Training Strategies & D1 Rowing Insights

QuestionI go to the US Merchant Marine Academy in New York, started rowing, and am in my second spring season now. My best 2k to date is a 6:30 flat. We ra

Off-Season Training for Rowing Performance: Nutrition, Stretching & Cross-Training

QuestionIn the off-season, I often find myself wondering what I could do to become a better rower. For example, does eating well help? And what about stret

Lower Arm Pain During Exercise: Causes, Relief, and Prevention

QuestionHi there, Today during a piece,I realized that my inside lower-arm (the one that I am feathering with) was very painful during and after the piece.

Achieving a 7:30 2K Time in Rowing: A Realistic 2-Year Plan

QuestionI am a Female Heavyweight rower in High School. I have been on Novice for 1 year and have a 2K of 8:26. I know in order to be scouted by colleges y

Running vs. Ab Work for Rowers: Which is Better?

QuestionIf, in addition to daily 2.5 hr practices, a rower was to (ONLY) run... or (ONLY) do ab-work exercises... which would be more beneficial, and why?

Improve Your 6k Rowing Time: Training & Mental Strategies

QuestionI am a lighweight rower in high school. Every so often in the fall we have to do a 6k test. My team does steady state work and sprint work on the e

The Biomechanical Advantage of Height in Rowing

QuestionCan you explain in biomechanical principles why a taller person has an advantage in rowing? AnswerHi George: Height is definitely an advantage in

NCAA Clearinghouse for Rowing: Eligibility Requirements for College Athletes

QuestionHi Al,  I am getting conflicting information on this. Does my son need to register with the NCAA clearinghouse for rowing in college.  He

Navigating Rowing Coach Selection & Athlete Development

QuestionMy daughter is very tall and slim, she has a 7:10 2k erg score from last year and I am sure she will break that easily this year.  Her coach

Training for Junior Nationals: Lightweight Double - Expert Advice

QuestionIm a sophomore in high school and am trying to make it to nationals for the second year in a row. I would be racing a lightweight double, and was w

Division 1 Rowing Recruitment: Strategies & Ideal Times

QuestionQUESTION: Hi: My son is a Junior in High School and is determined to be recruited to row in Division 1.  He is the right size, is definitely m

Junior Man ID Camp: Rowing Time & Readiness - Seeking Advice

QuestionIm 62 maybe 62.5  i weight around 215 lbs. Im 17 years old. my last 2k which i pulled was 2 weeks ago and i pulled a 6:35.8 which is the best

Troubleshooting Your 2000m Rowing Time: A Guide for High School Rowers

Questionhi, i am a high school girl, 58 & 130 lbs. my 4k is 2:10 average split which i have been told is decent. however, problems arise with my 2k; i pull

Improving Rowing Performance: Tips for a Senior Sculler

Questionhi, i am a high school senior who has been rowing for the past four years. freshman year i was on the novice boat or second freshmen eight, sopho

Lightweight Rowing Weight Cut: Safe & Effective Strategies for High School Athletes

QuestionHello, I am a high school sophomore, 59 and around 136 pounds. The state championships are coming up (last weekend of April) and my coach would l