Strength Coach Roundtable #13: “Rowing Stronger”
We’re back for a quick episode to talk about Will’s new book, “Rowing Stronger, Second Edition.” The first edition was Rowperfect UK’s best-selling e-book since 2016, and after 3+ more years of coaching, learning, writing, and talking with rowers and rowing coaches all over the world, Will has produced a second edition with revised and all-new content. Blake and Joe contributed guest chapters, and join this episode to talk about movement assessments and kettlebell training for rowing, and information and discussion that didn’t make the final cut of the new book.
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0:00: Introduction
- Brief personal updates
5:30: What’s New in the Second Edition
12:15: Blake’s Chapter — Movement Assessments for Rowing
- Will’s article: “Is Hamstring Flexibility for Rowers Overrated?”
29:40: Joe’s Chapter — Kettlebell Training for Rowing
- Will’s research review of Low Back Pain and Rib Stress Injuries
- Roundtable Episode 12 on Low Back Pain
“Rowing Stronger, Second Edition” is available in e-book at Rowperfect UK and in e-book and print at RowingStronger.com.
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Really enjoyed the discussion. Does Joe have a video of the breathing timing and the kettlebell? I’m also hoping you’ll expand on the proper breathing technique/pattern in the rowing shell.
Mike,
Here are links to some YouTube videos on the kettlebell swing.
https://youtu.be/nOshh8H1sxY
https://youtu.be/GaFtXj7wbLk
In terms of breathing during the rowing stroke you will exhale at the release as you complete triple/quadruple extension. You will inhale to begin the recovery, then exhale before the catch and quickly inhale again. Depending on cadence you may do 1 breath cycle per stroke or more. Intensity and practicing the breathing will help with efficiency. Hope that helps!