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CORRECT ROWING GUIDE
Pulling the Body to the Handle
INCORRECT
At the finish, the user, instead of pulling the handle to
the body, pulls themselves forward to the handle.
Flying Elbows
INCORRECT
The users elbows are sticking out from the body at the
finish and the handle is at chest level.
Locking the Knees
INCORRECT
At the end of the stroke the user locks the knees
making the legs straight.
CORRECT
At the finish the user leans back slightly, holds the
legs down and draws the handle to the body using
the upper body as a firm platform.
CORRECT
Draw the handle to the body. The wrists are flat and
the elbows pass close to the body. Elbows extend
behind the body as the handle is drawn to the waist.
CORRECT
Always keep the legs slightly bend in the fully
extended position..do not lock the knees.
