Concept rowing training can provide the type of fitness levels you desire however, using the right technique is something many don’t quite understand. The concept rowing machine is a great aid in giving the body a total workout but unless you are applying the correct technique, you could get yourself into trouble.

Knowing how to implement the rowing stroke will save you plenty of trouble especially injury and while it’s never guaranteed that injury of some description won’t occur, by following the correct rowing technique will put you on the path to avoiding it most of the time.

The rowers stroke comes in two phases known as the drive and recovery. Let’s take a look at what it involves:

- Phase one is known as the recovery and as you are about to use your concept rower you extend the arms in a straight position while leaning the upper body in a forward position. Then allow the knees to bend once clearing them with the rowing machine oar and slide forward in a gradual motion.

- Make sure the balls of the feet are properly placed on the foot plate. Your arms should be straight with the head in a neutral position and shoulders leveled out.

- Now you should be pushing against the foot plate with your arms still in a straight position and the upper body slightly leaning forward. Push with the legs as you put pressure on the foot plate. Just before your legs straighten, begin to lean the upper torso back slightly forward from a straight position with the hands being drawn towards your lower stomach or rib area.

- You should be finished in a position where the legs are in an extended position and the hands held at the lower stomach area. The top half of your body should be leaning back slightly with the head neutral.

The concept rowing training described here is basic stuff but knowing how to complete the rowing stroke correctly is important. Once you practice and get it down to a level where memory begins to take over, you should be stroking with effortless ease on your way to your fitness goals.

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