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Proper Rowing Technique
There are four phases to a rowing stroke:
1.
CATCH -
Grip the handle with both hands. Let arms
and trunk be straight and shoulders be level. Sit
firmly on the seat and flex knees to close to chest.
2.
DRIVE -
Press the pedals with legs, hips on the
seat and lean backward, while keep shoulders level
and relaxed.
3.
FINISH -
Pull the handle with arms into abdomen
whlie legs fully extended.
4.
RECOVERY -
Extend arms to straight, flex knees to
lean forward, thus return to CATCH phase.