I started rowing about two months ago and found DH two weeks in. I rowed every day up until about ten days ago, when my lower back started aching. I took some time off, did some stretching and then examined my technique via your beginner workouts. Yup, some mechanical issues with my stroke which I'm working to correct via the beginner videos. I've also realized my lower back isn't strong enough, so great timing for this video. Keep them coming, Shane!
Front squats are great, but I wanted to add a +1 for back squats. I noticed the biggest change in my body (trunk included) when I went from exclusively front squatting to back squats. I could progressively overload the movement at a much faster rate. Lifting significantly more weight with a back squat made my trunk (front trunk and back trunk) much stronger than I had been able to achieve with just front squats. I still use front squats occasionally as an accessory movement, but bracing for the heavy back squat works the abdomen and back just as much (or more) than front squats for me.
I've been a fan of DH vids since I had temporarily to stop fell running - that's a UK mountain sport - (typically clocking up a target of 30 miles a week and climbing 6000 ft of ascent) for 3 months following an ankle injury in 2018. I was 'gutted' knowing that as I'm in my late 50s I'd lose a significant amount of fitness/endurance without a decent workout to keep me fit and sane. So I bought an 'erg', following DH advice (and Training Tall) and it was an epiphany! Once back running I found very little deterioration in my stamina, particularly running long steep ascents. Rowing is now included in my weekly exercise routine (especially when it's freezing and pouring down outside :) ). I did wonder however why press-ups (push-ups in the US?) aren't also recommended in this BEST exercises vid. They don't require any equipment and have always been one of my staple exercises. Anyway, many thanks DH for all of your helpful vids and particularly your infectious enthusiasm. Keeps us old guys in shape :)
I mix it up, always a mixed routine warm up of squats, jumping Jack's, press-ups etc.. Then decent rowing session, then Kettlebell mixed routines, full body, core, upper body, shoulder back etc. Approx an hour, 4 times a week 👍💪
Perhaps, but I might go the route of bear hugging a heavy backpack and then swapping it back and forth for the walk. Obviously the point will be the walk then becomes shorter because you’re increasing load and intensity.
@@DarkHorseRowing & Mitch I do a lot of walking too (mostly hourly circuits around the house to get 500 steps in each hour). I have a weighted blanket that's nearly too heavy when it's in the canvas bag it came in. Watching this, I was thinking that thing would make a great "sandbag" I may just use it to walk down the hall and back for one of these exercises. And Shane, thank you for not saying the "C" word. (Core). I like the TTM moniker - it works for me. 😀
Please don’t take this literally. As a human, you’re gifted with the general body type you were born with. You’re not going to become a hulk, this is what a strong core really means. Getting bulky because of weights is a myth.
I started rowing about two months ago and found DH two weeks in. I rowed every day up until about ten days ago, when my lower back started aching. I took some time off, did some stretching and then examined my technique via your beginner workouts. Yup, some mechanical issues with my stroke which I'm working to correct via the beginner videos. I've also realized my lower back isn't strong enough, so great timing for this video.
Keep them coming, Shane!
I got you Bobby! Smart choice on your training backing off and re-analyzing
Front squats are great, but I wanted to add a +1 for back squats. I noticed the biggest change in my body (trunk included) when I went from exclusively front squatting to back squats. I could progressively overload the movement at a much faster rate. Lifting significantly more weight with a back squat made my trunk (front trunk and back trunk) much stronger than I had been able to achieve with just front squats. I still use front squats occasionally as an accessory movement, but bracing for the heavy back squat works the abdomen and back just as much (or more) than front squats for me.
Great tips. Many thanks. I have two kettlebells and have begun working out with these.
Really appreciate your approach, philosophy, and authentic videos Shane. Dark Horse for life. Thank you so very much.
Great channel. Thanks!
Fantastic very informative video! I shall implement that in my routine 🖒 Many thanks ❤
Thank you this is just what I needed!
I've been a fan of DH vids since I had temporarily to stop fell running - that's a UK mountain sport - (typically clocking up a target of 30 miles a week and climbing 6000 ft of ascent) for 3 months following an ankle injury in 2018. I was 'gutted' knowing that as I'm in my late 50s I'd lose a significant amount of fitness/endurance without a decent workout to keep me fit and sane. So I bought an 'erg', following DH advice (and Training Tall) and it was an epiphany! Once back running I found very little deterioration in my stamina, particularly running long steep ascents. Rowing is now included in my weekly exercise routine (especially when it's freezing and pouring down outside :) ). I did wonder however why press-ups (push-ups in the US?) aren't also recommended in this BEST exercises vid. They don't require any equipment and have always been one of my staple exercises. Anyway, many thanks DH for all of your helpful vids and particularly your infectious enthusiasm. Keeps us old guys in shape :)
I mix it up, always a mixed routine warm up of squats, jumping Jack's, press-ups etc.. Then decent rowing session, then Kettlebell mixed routines, full body, core, upper body, shoulder back etc. Approx an hour, 4 times a week 👍💪
Awesome!!
what you say also seems like it would also help in swimming
This is great thanks, What about barbell hips thrusts? Would these help?
They’d be good for the dynamic hip opening phase of the stroke and may have a great secondary benefit to the trunk.
Dark Horse Rowing thanks for the feedback!! Have to learn to front barbell squat. Thanks again!!
Dan John was right, it’s all about the front squat.
Good information. I do a lot of walking. Would wearing a weight vest while walking accomplish some of the same goals? Thanks
Perhaps, but I might go the route of bear hugging a heavy backpack and then swapping it back and forth for the walk. Obviously the point will be the walk then becomes shorter because you’re increasing load and intensity.
@@DarkHorseRowing & Mitch I do a lot of walking too (mostly hourly circuits around the house to get 500 steps in each hour). I have a weighted blanket that's nearly too heavy when it's in the canvas bag it came in. Watching this, I was thinking that thing would make a great "sandbag" I may just use it to walk down the hall and back for one of these exercises. And Shane, thank you for not saying the "C" word. (Core). I like the TTM moniker - it works for me. 😀
Yes! “Core” strength has turned in to a watered down ineffective catchall
As a woman, I don't want a thicker trunk! 😳 Just make sure my whole core is strong?
Please don’t take this literally. As a human, you’re gifted with the general body type you were born with. You’re not going to become a hulk, this is what a strong core really means. Getting bulky because of weights is a myth.
A 6’3” lightweight..?
Yes sir. Got down to 163...my body wasn’t very happy there
Remember when Shane farmer had a moustache
Once a year, every year :)