Shoulder Lift Week
In this video, Ken discusses the problem of lifting with the shoulders at the catch. Many coaches and athletes find it hard to fix this common problem.
3. How to maximise use of legs during the drive
It’s easy to feel connected to the water if you use small arm and shoulder muscles to grab at the catch. The problem with the arms grabbing is that the powerful leg muscles fight the weaker upper body.
The rower needs to connect with the legs at the catch instead of the upper body. In this video, Ken describes how he teaches athletes to push with the legs instead of grabbing with the arms and shoulders at the catch.
2. How to stop shoulder lift at the catch?
In this video, Ken Davey demonstrates how you can teach yourself or your athletes to stop lifting with the shoulders too early after the catch.
This solution works equally well in the rowing boat as it does on the ergo.
1. When to open your body after the catch
In this video, Ken and Jess demonstrate when you or your athletes should be opening up with the body after the catch.