Stuffitts Spotlight on Sports (with Stinky Shoes): Rowing/Crew (Part II)
Kinetics of Rowing:
To the naked eye rowing looks like it mainly depends on the upper body however this is not the case.
There are four steps to proper rowing form:
1. The Catch 2. The Drive 3. The Finish 4. The Recovery
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The ability to extend the legs through the finish is key to maximum power note how the image below shows the inside of a shell with a seat on a track (slide) and shoes attached to a platform.
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The team that can maintain the fastest cadence along with proper oar placement in the water generally wins their race.
Kinetics of a Rower:
Rowing makes most publication’s top 10 lists for cardio work, due to the use of most major muscle groups. The majority of competitive rowers benefit from being tall, having low BMI, and being in superior cardio condition. Rowers will use indoor tank simulators, cross-training and every rower’s best friend the Concept 2 to keep in top condition when not practicing on the water.
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