December 17, 2015: Fixing my Rowing

This past week, I have been receiving some feedback on my rowing technique from the Concept 2 forums. I was very appreciative of the other rowers who gave me some good feedback. Admittedly, sometimes it is hard to hear the critical feedback. A few of the critiques I expected and had noticed. However, some of them were surprising to me, and things that I thought I did well. When I looked at my video alongside with their feedback, I saw they were right.

I wanted to share this because I think sometimes it's easy to say that you should always accept critical feedback and work on your weaknesses. However, sometimes it is difficult because of our pride and egos. If you feel this way, don't feel bad. We all do to some extent. However, when you can recognize these emotions and still go forward and accept the criticism, then progress will be made.

God bless you.

December 17, 2015 Workout

Warm-up for Bench Press: 

Stretching

Push-ups: 5 reps x 3 sets

Bench Press:

1. 95 lbs. x 5

2. 115 x 5

3. 135 x 5

4. 135 x 5

5. 135 x 5

I felt a lot stronger this workout than I did when I bench pressed last week. Not sure what the difference was, but I felt pretty good today. I worked really hard on my form, using my legs and lats to assist in the lift.

Rowing

Warm-up, 8 min., 1387 m

I worked on my form during the warm-up. Mainly not breaking my elbows too early in the stroke and making the hands away smooth and quick after the finish. I rowed strapless to help keep me honest and it helped. These are my two biggest form weaknesses at the moment, so I will keep working on it.

12' x 2 UT1, 2 min. rest between intervals

1. 12:00 2296m, 19 s/m

2. 12:00 2301m, 19 s/m

My concentration was a little off today. I was working hard on my technique flaws, which made it very hard mentally. However, it was a great workout.

Cool-down: 5 min., 836 m

Stretching: 10 minutes