Origin OR1 - CORRECT ROWING GUIDE; Posture and Wrist Alignment

Rowing with Arms Bent
FAULT
The user starts the stroke by pulling with the arms rather than
pushing with the legs.
FAULT
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
The user starts the stroke by pushing the legs and bracing the
back with the arms fully extended and relaxed.
FAULT
The body stretches too far forward. The shins may be past
vertical. The head and shoulders tend to drop towards the
feet. The body is in a weak position for the stroke.
FAULT
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
The shins are vertical. The body is pressed up to the legs. The
arms are fully extended and relaxed, body tilted slightly
forward. This position should feel comfortable.
Over Reaching
CORRECT ROWING GUIDE
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Bent Wrists
FAULT
The user bends their wrists at any time through the stroke.
FAULT
SOLUTION
SOLUTION
Always row with flat wrists through the entire stroke.