Decent Rowing Podcast

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the basics of the rowing finish and how to successfully transition from drive to recovery, maximising boat speed and balance. For our free 12-week training program and, free rowing course + stretching guide, visit www.decentrowing.com Support the show

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the problem of shoulder lift in rowing and how to remove it as the limitation on your boat speed. For our free 12-week training program and, free rowing course + stretching guide, visit www.decentrowing.com Support the show

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the catch. The catch is the key to rowing success. It is the moment when your oar enters the water and starts the drive. A good catch can make your boat fly, while a bad catch can slow you down and disrupt your rhythm. In this episode, we will reveal the best ways to improve your catch in one session and how to avoid the common mistakes that many rowers mak...

Lachlan and Ken discuss the rigging and rowing boat checks they do before hitting the water. For our free rowing course and stretching guide, visit www.decentrowing.com Support the show

For the Complete Guide to Chasing the Perfect Catch using boat acceleration, visit www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the importance of measuring boat acceleration and how to do it.  For more information on  rowing boat acceleration, head to decentrowing.com Support the show

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Ken Davey and Howard Croker discuss boat setup and coaching methodology Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing courses (perfect for beginners and pa...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss rowing in rough water and what can be done to maintain boat speed. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing courses (per...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken Davey discuss the problem of rushing into the catch and how an athlete can go about converting it to rhythm and boat speed instead. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs)...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Ken Davey and Howard Croker discuss blade work, standard oar lengths and coaching methodology Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing courses (perfec...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the relationship between rating and the back turn of the stroke as it relates to racing and training.  Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor an...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the problem of shoulder lift and arm grab at the catch when rowing. There are many negative effects that can flow on from shoulder lift. They also discuss how they go about fixing this problem. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 1000+ rowing videos - Training programs an...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to capture the best video to improve your rowing technique. They discuss the benefits of video, the best angles to capture and the cameras they use. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 950+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for b...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the portion of the rowing stroke between the hands away position and the last quarter of the recovery. This middle part of the recovery is smooth and relaxed in good crews and a constant source of frustration for novice crews. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 950+ rowi...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the rowing stroke's hands away and rock over. They cover differing approaches and concepts, looking at the pros and cons of each. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 950+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the tap out and feather of the rowing stroke, focusing on sculling. Visit our website for more rowing resources, including: - 900+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing courses (perfect f...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss the finish position of the rowing stroke with a focus on sculling in particular. Visit our website for more rowing resources including: - 900+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing course...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss coxing, including the role of the coxswain, coxing techniques, safety and racing. Visit our website for more rowing resources including: - 900+ rowing videos - Training programs and powerful training program builder (for building customized programs) - Detailed indoor and on-water rowing cours...

Sign up for our free rowing tips at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss racing strategy.  If you want to win it is important to understand the common racing tactics and tricks used by rowers to cross the line first.  They discuss the areas where an advantage can be gained over your competitors and point out some of the advantages and pitfalls of differing race str...

Try a Decent Rowing Membership for free with our one-week trial at https://www.decentrowing.com In this episode, Ken and Lachlan run through the most common mistakes coaches make when teaching rowing beginners. Rowing is one of the most challenging sports to learn, which makes building a good foundation essential. Coaches play a large role in creating the learning environment for beginners; theref...

In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss how to go about finding the optimal gearing in rowing. They cover the concepts of gearing including setting the oars, spans and foot stretchers as well as concepts like perceived gearing and gear selection. This episode's information discusses the videos on the "Rigging" page of the Decent Rowing library under the heading of gearing. Try a De...

In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss the common technical problems that arise on the ergo and how to fix them. This is the second of two episodes. This episode focuses on technical problems during the finish and recovery. Last week we discussed the problems of the catch and drive.   This episode's information discusses the videos on the "Playlists" page of the Decent Rowing libr...

In this episode, Ken and Lachlan discuss the common technical problems that arise on the ergo and how to fix them. This is the first of two episodes. This episode focuses on technical problems during the catch and drive. Next week we will be discussing the problems of the finish and recovery.   This episode's information discusses the videos on the "Playlists" page of the Decent Row...

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss their new 2021 beginner rowing course. They outline the key lessons giving an overview of the course, including which skills to learn first and why. Try a Decent Rowing Membership for free with our 1-week trial at https://www.decentrowing.com This episode's information discusses the videos on the "2021 On-water Beginner Rowing Course" page of...

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss balancing a rowing boat focusing on bladework and exercises that can improve balance. Try a Decent Rowing Membership for free with our 1-week trial at https://www.decentrowing.com This episode's information discusses the videos on the "Balance" page of the Decent Rowing library. If you would like to see all the videos referred to in this epis...

In this episode, Lachlan and Ken discuss how to balance a sculling boat including key concepts and common mistakes.  Try a Decent Rowing Membership for free with our 1-week trial at https://www.decentrowing.com This episode's information discusses the videos on the "Balance" page of the Decent Rowing library. If you would like to see all the videos referred to in this episode, head...