Yesterday at the Iron Oarsman, I had a conversation with a couple of our rowers. They mentioned to me that they felt tight between the shoulders and the neck. They were a little worried that the rowing would not loosen up that area. The advice I gave, was to warm up gently by rowing full slide one arm at a time. This allows the stretch and hang off the arm and shoulder blade through the back and finger tips during the leg drive portion of the stroke.
The shoulder and neck area are often tight without someone noticing it until that area is used for moving something or when exercise is being done. Those muscles and their mobility are often victim to stress. It is therefore important to start out any exercise, whether it is rowing or jumping with potato bags, in a gentle smooth manner. Be patient when you warm up. Love your WaterRower, it will give you amazing benefits back for all your life.
All the best,
Xeno
Xeno Muller, Olympic gold and silver medalist, indoor rowing, rowing technique.
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