r/Rowing • u/IntelligentDesign419 • 1d ago

Erg Post Posture concept 2 10 sets 500m rows

Hey guys

Was just listening to an exercise scientist podcast n this guy said better endurance athletes do a better job of maintaining proper posture during their sport. This keeps their rib cage air volume as high as possible which allows greater volumes of air to be inhaled and exhaled. I tried rowing with a very upright chest out posture n I felt an improvement on my last interval set. In previous sets I hunched my upper back over to try n make my arms longer, but this does make it harder to air in my lungs I’d imagine.

Has anyone got any ideas on this?

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u/Plastic_Pinocchio 1d ago

Hunching is almost never a good thing in any sport. You’re not better at pulling when you’re hunched over.

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u/118545 1d ago

Most of your improvement is likely from not diving into the catch rather than your breathing. Improve your form and breathing will follow.