*Coordinated*
*Controlled*
*Effortless*
We hear these words describing seasoned veterans of rowing, but the question often is, “how the hell do I get to that!?”
This week we are talking about the “big hairy beasts and icing on the cake” skills that will help your rowing progress.
In this weeks blog, we’re explaining how to row faster with every stroke! Why?? Because the number one question, we get asked is “why can’t I keep pace with Shane when he rows??” So here you have it, the real blog title: How to keep pace with Shane. All joking aside, this is something that … Read more
Something a little more lighthearted this week as the isolation period will undoubtedly mean a lot of time for questioning of those around you and for anyone that rows, this topic leads little to no introduction. If you don’t row and want a sure fire way of making a rowers blood boil then this is … Read more
“Coach, I’m rowing a marathon in 2 weeks, should I fuel up on pasta every meal, to ensure I’ve got enough energy to complete the distance?” This is an abridged version of an email I received a few days ago, that if I’m honest one I’ve probably seen countless times previously. Saying that, I thought … Read more
Why Do You Get A Sore Neck From Rowing? Do you experience neck pain during or after row sessions? One of the common questions we get at DH HQ is what can you do about it? Obviously we never want anyone to ever experience rowing with pain, having to spend money on treatment or losing … Read more
I love coaching the junior squads when it comes to rowing and development. Not only do you get to see them progress and mature through their time as an athlete, you also get some of the best conversations and outcomes from the thoughts they have on the erg. During one such coaching sessions an enthusiastic … Read more
For the longest time we here at Dark Horse HQ have preached and preached the importance of the rowing movement and mechanics. Not because we want to stop anyone from jumping on the erg and getting a workout in (far from it!), but because we believe from the bottom of our hearts, that if you … Read more
You set two goals for yourself this year: to row more and to lose some weight along the way. But while the training part is going well, the pounds just aren’t coming off. It’s a common occurrence among other distance sports also, runners and cyclists often hope that picking up the habit will also shed … Read more
Here at Dark Horse we as coaches often get asked “Can you provide me some feedback on my technique?” “Sure thing!” we respond, and then the athlete submits a video of them rowing and straight away, we can see their strength, stability and biomechanical control deficits from their movement pattern. Uh oh… we think. Don’t … Read more
With so many elements to learn and cues to try and follow, those new to rowing have plenty to think about and prepare for before we start to see those all to familiar screenshots of row sessions completed. Luckily, there are plenty of resources to help overcome specific rowing training (head to our Youtube Channel … Read more
Everybody who’s ever rowed crew knows that coaches love rising the team before the sun, basking in all that pre-dawn glory before the rest of the world has even hit the snooze button. But nighttime rowers are also hardcore in their own right, logging miles on the erg long after the sun has set and … Read more
When Eddie Hall was asked why he deadlifted 500kg, he famously replied, “You’ve got to push the boundaries to be the best.” We’re not suggesting rowers aim to replicate this herculean task – that would be a very different article — but it’s time rowers look at the barbell in the corner of the gym … Read more