Rowing Technique Tip: Unlock Your Knees
Want to REALLY use your legs effectively in your rowing stroke, not just on the drive but in every phase? Then this is the rowing technique tip for you.
Watch this video with UCanRow2 Lead Master Instructor Cassi Niemann to learn:
✅ Why keeping a "soft leg" at the stroke's finish can drastically enhance your rowing efficiency.
✅ The consequences of locking your knees and how it affects your stroke and recovery.
✅ Simple adjustments you can make to avoid common mistakes and improve your performance.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:20 What the legs do at the finish of the rowing stroke
00:45 Why you shouldn't lock your knees out
2:01 How your legs affect your layback
2:44 How a soft knee helps your body swing
3:27 Why you should get your body angle set
3:39 Summary and conclusion
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