Concept 2 rower?

[Ayahuasca]

I train martial arts daily, but now also starting a bit of gym stuff. I am 6’2” and weigh 180 pounds (12.8 stone, 81.6kg).

Just had a few goes on a Concept 2 rower. No idea if I am doing it too easy or badly.





This is the screen after I had stopped after 30 mins. Damper set on 8.

Any tips from more experienced gym peeps?

Apart from put the machine on the floor, not the wall of course.

[Ayahuasca]

So said:

At a guess your form is poor. A fit bloke of your size should do 7km in half an hour without too much trouble.

Is 7km in 30 mins a reasonable benchmark?

I have watched a few vids and there is a mirror next to me so I try to keep my back straight and hinge from the hips. I suspect I am not pulling hard enough at the beginning of the stroke.

Where do you guys touch the handle to your body? I touch my abs, but if I aim to touch my chest it is harder but I get a longer stroke. Ooh er.

[Ayahuasca]

Thanks for the tips everyone. My only target was to keep going for 30 mins, which turned out was not that difficult. My third time on the machine. Will try to crack 7 km next time. Goal is to build back strength and general conditioning. First times my back was killing from being a slouching sloucher.