15 Common mistakes and solutions - Rowing on the ergo

In this series of videos, Lachlan Davey demonstrates the 15 mistakes common mistakes rowers make on the erg. These videos, 30 minutes in total, take an in-depth look at the most common mistakes rowers make on the erg. Most elite athletes are also guilty of one to two of these.

You will learn:

• Setting the feet height on fixed and dynamic ergs 

• How to stop grabbing with the arms

• When to use the arms
• When to open the body
• How to grip the handle
• How to spot a slow catch and what to do about it
• What a weak core at the catch looks like and how to fix it
• Elbow position at the finish
  
• What handle position to use at the finish
• Arm and body timing on the recovery
• Where to position the head throughout the stroke
  
• Back bend at the catch
• How to spot and avoid a mechanical-looking stroke
• The correct pelvis position and common problems
• Shoulder position problems
• Which drag factor to choose
  
• Small technique changes to help simulate rowing on the water