To all the form-nazi haters....lighten up and get over it. I row on the water - and while yes, Ross would not be able to get away with this technique on the water - it does not detract from the fact that the man has a f--k load of power. And that's the point - a 500m ergo is not about who has the nicest technique, it's about who can crank out the most wattage. So, based on that, what Ross has pulled off IS a massive achievement and you have to respect it as such, until we see the Bonds, Murrays, McCabes and Sbihis of the world step up and take down Ross' time. Mad respect to Ross and am excited to see what else he can do on the ergo.
Cldnt agree more, he’s an erger not a rower and he performed well, even in rowing itself, the people with the best erg scores aren’t necessarily the ones in the first 8
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
Some of the comments here are staggering. I'd bet most of them haven't ever sat on a Concept 2, or if they have, they've never tried an all our 500m sprint. The technique is completely different to that of a longer row. It' is a sprint, and a short slide (ie, shorter ROM in legs) is more efficient. It might look ugly, but you don't criticize Usain Bolt for running differently from Haile Gabrselassie.
To all the haters who are saying he'd be rubbish in a boat etc. You'd be wrong. There are plenty of people out there who are big and powerful who are fantastic at rowing. Technique or not, you can't deny his raw power. 1:12 / 500m split is just unreal!!
The form comments are kind of interesting. Seems like most top competitors at 500m are using "bad" technique, but in reality it's probably the perfect technique for a pure 500m sprint. It may be the quads can generate the greatest force at a pure anaerobic pace over a short range of motion at high tempo with the knees not fully bent. So it looks ungraceful. Big deal. Get over it!
@@mariakr681 if you want the world record on the concept 2 site, actually, just go back to your rower and get the confirmation code. I have 5 american records and 1 world record currently on the skierg.
@@mariakr681 Dude you're full of it 😂 1. You didn't do that time. 2. No one is saying form isn't important, the original commenter simply suggested that perhaps this particular form is ideal for this situation. Rather than stating form doesn't matter he instead emphasised the importance of form.
I just looked this up for fun, the tempo of music would line up with either a 33 or a 65 stroke rate, since the music (Drowning Pool - Bodies) has a 131 BPM tempo!
This is such as amazing effort. Great sprinting technique - staying within maximum torque range for his body type on the erg for this distance (as if that isn't evident by the time?). The sweet-spot between range of motion used, damper setting and SPM will vary between people. I guess many people assume that the "standard" form for 2000m + is what will generate the best results for shorter distances. Most will benefit from changing their form between distances - this is common sense to anyone who has experimented with various distances in rowing or many other sports for that matter. The 100m running sprint is quite different the 1500m in terms of form...same applies to a bicycle, ice-skates, etc Now it doesn't mean you can't get through any distance using the same form but clearly using the same form on a 1500m run will not get you the fastest time in a 100m dash - or the other way around. It all depends on what your goal is. I am very curious to know why people are so quick to judge or negatively question/comment on someone that is able to perform at this level rather than try to learn something from them. There are so many examples of people breaking barriers by switching or combining styles, equipment, training methods, etc Why not try these different styles out for yourself and see what produces the best result for you?
Sono un canottiere dall’età di 12 anni; ora ne ho 38. Quello che fa questo ragazzo è sicuramente straordinario ma vi posso assicurare che andare forte sul remergometro per un tipo della sua stazza non è poi così difficile. Sul remergometro conta tantissimo il peso e le leve; sembrerà assurdo ma più pesi e più vai forte. Con questo non voglio denigrare il risultato del ragazzo, anche perché non è facile mantenere un certo ritmo costante senza allenamento, ma per esperienza ho visto persone fare delle medie straordinarie sul remergometro e non camminare in barca nemmeno se avevano il vento a favore.
Well done big man! The comments about form are redundant. I row on the erg regularly and I guess you'd say that I row according to the best techniques guides, but I'll tell you what - it doesn't matter how I row, I don't get anywhere near 1:12! So well done Ross Love - good show!
Clearly a powerful guy. Imagine his time if he rowed efficiently. It’s like he’s never rowed before. He just got on and hammered his way through. Strength is in the legs, not the arms. That’s why he was fading at the end.
@@TrankillFred but I do it in 1.11every time! I smoke 40 cigarettes a day and eat bacon, steaks sausages and junk food relentlessly! I must be a super athlete! I am English though! We English are so special!!!
What can I say Ross; you were a blur watching. Very impressive time! I hope that you increase your challenge to 1000 and 2000 meter distances. It is a completely different ballgame all together as you may already know. Keep up the good work and continue to be an inspiration to others!
People Who talk about he Must use a higher drag-factor is so wrong. On gyms people use to high damper-setting. This man proves what I already knew. He is using 7 or 8 and that is perfect for him. Accept fact.
Interesting--less knee range of motion--probably more efficient to reduce moving bodyweight back and forth, which is more impactful with a heavier rower and the higher stroke rate of a 500. This could be mitigated with use of slides although not sure if slides are legal for record purposes?
The Orange Boys So what!?! He can kick your ass rowing 500 meters on the erg! Can't he??? Just say it...L-o-s-e-r One nasty comment begets another. :-)
Dwsr84 i was about to say. I remember rowing 1:17 for the erg competition in Cambridge, and i was no athlete. I honestly expected the record to be under 1 min, to be honest :/ And for all the people saying the 2:00 is a normal pace: i remember doin 80 minute sessions on the ergometer, with a 1:48 split on average. I’m pretty sure the record times posted (~1:10 if i remember correctly) has more to do with the physics of the ergometer, than the rower’s physical abilities.
@@pangtsr I know your comment is old, but you kept a 1:48 split for the whole 80 minutes? So you made more than 22 km in this time. Just curious, because this seems quite unreal.
I think what he's trying to say is that he doesn't use his legs to his full potential. If he was to bend his knees fully, it would save him a lot of effort and lower his split.
Your quads lose mechanical advantage for instantaneous power application the further you compress. Take even the most seasoned rower and tell them to bottom out their split and they'll have to start shorting the slide.
if he worked with his legs for at least 90 percent (the trolley should drive as close as possible to the feet), then the result would be better by 20 percent.
If I want to try this, what's the set up I need? A concept 2 rowing machine of course, but at what resistance? I think, without trying to be arrogant, I could be very good at this. I have just enough cardio to do 60 hard strokes and i have very powerfull legs, back and arm muscles; I 'm pretty curious.
Based on the position of the dial (seen very clearly in the first minute of the video), I would guess the dial is in the 6-7 range. The actual resistance number would vary per machine though, due to a number of factors.
Quick question..would he have got to his goal faster if the level adjustment on the side was on the hardest setting or does that not matter? Just curious
It would depend on your strength. Technically you would get more distance per stroke but your strength would have to be great enough to handle and maintain a stroke rate to reach your goal. Some people will have better results rowing at a 7 than they would at a 10. You just have to find your sweet spot for what you are trying to achieve.
Yes he does have a lot of power but his legs don’t go up all the way so the machine will say he’s taking more strokes per minute that he actually is so it’s ok
1.20 I do that before my first cigarette and bacon sandwich in the morning! He’s got a long way to go to catch my 1.3.7 500 metre row. Tip (don’t get so hyped up before starting and try an Embassy filter 5 minutes before race to chill you out somewhat! Good effort though 👍
Not necessarily, it all depends on your goal as to where to set drag factor. Example. Go all out on 10 setting for 90 sec, rest 5-10 min, then try to match (watts, pace, meters) on 1 setting.
To all the form-nazi haters....lighten up and get over it.
I row on the water - and while yes, Ross would not be able to get away with this technique on the water - it does not detract from the fact that the man has a f--k load of power.
And that's the point - a 500m ergo is not about who has the nicest technique, it's about who can crank out the most wattage.
So, based on that, what Ross has pulled off IS a massive achievement and you have to respect it as such, until we see the Bonds, Murrays, McCabes and Sbihis of the world step up and take down Ross' time.
Mad respect to Ross and am excited to see what else he can do on the ergo.
Until we see the Bonds, Murrays, McCabes and Sbihis? Yeah, I don't think they care at all..
He has no muscle compared to a Rower. Dead weight is purely what gave him that score
Cldnt agree more, he’s an erger not a rower and he performed well, even in rowing itself, the people with the best erg scores aren’t necessarily the ones in the first 8
He could of gone faster if he used more of his leg power
@@manag4523 exactly
Separating out the specific parts and tools for each of the seven step assembly process steps was brilliant on the part of the manufacturer. For the price, I am impressed at how sturdy this th-cam.com/users/postUgkxvObaTzoHoHQLL4lHbJQmExHqsrZQm-f7 unit is and it does go together easily. Well, I was puzzled at first at Step 5 and maybe the instructions should mention that rail #62 needs to be tilted upwards a little to get the rail to fit into the main part #44. I like it that the rower can be stored vertically in a really small amount of space, but be forewarned that this rower is top heavy and for safety you'll need at least two bungee cords to keep the unit upright, attaching them to something; in my case to a third garage door. I have had this unit only a short time, and I will post an update once I've had it for a year. As for working your legs, I have to admit that I'm mainly rowing for upper body strength and I use other forms of exercise for leg strength (like walking fast, biking, or using a trampoline. But if you pull as far forward as possible, then you can give preference to your legs for the first 4 feet or so of travel. I also admit to not taking the two electronic connectors apart at Step 7. I simply inserted the two batteries while the other parts remained connected. By the way, there is plenty of resistance here, even in the lowest resistance settings. Kudos to Sunny Health & Fitness !
My god this man's not even using his legs and reaching these times, what a beast
It's more optimal to erg like this for a sprint
@@Tom-vu1wr Yup, high feet means more horizontal force at the cost of length and comfort.
Some of the comments here are staggering. I'd bet most of them haven't ever sat on a Concept 2, or if they have, they've never tried an all our 500m sprint. The technique is completely different to that of a longer row. It' is a sprint, and a short slide (ie, shorter ROM in legs) is more efficient. It might look ugly, but you don't criticize Usain Bolt for running differently from Haile Gabrselassie.
Just goes to proove that in rowing you can race any distance you want
as long as it's 2000m.
Imagine his time if he also used legs 😀
That was a joke right?
@@jacobcohen3280 Yup
haha was thinking the same, is it worth hruting ur self for new rec?
it looked very upper body dominant for sure.
Hahahaha, I’m amazed that he doesn’t fall over when standing up
To all the haters who are saying he'd be rubbish in a boat etc. You'd be wrong. There are plenty of people out there who are big and powerful who are fantastic at rowing. Technique or not, you can't deny his raw power. 1:12 / 500m split is just unreal!!
The form comments are kind of interesting. Seems like most top competitors at 500m are using "bad" technique, but in reality it's probably the perfect technique for a pure 500m sprint. It may be the quads can generate the greatest force at a pure anaerobic pace over a short range of motion at high tempo with the knees not fully bent. So it looks ungraceful. Big deal. Get over it!
@@mariakr681 thats funny because rhe world record dor your age is 1:37
@@mariakr681 nice joke. You don't have a 1:31.4 500m
@@mariakr681 if you want the world record on the concept 2 site, actually, just go back to your rower and get the confirmation code. I have 5 american records and 1 world record currently on the skierg.
Sam Loch uses perfect technique
@@mariakr681
Dude you're full of it 😂
1. You didn't do that time.
2. No one is saying form isn't important, the original commenter simply suggested that perhaps this particular form is ideal for this situation. Rather than stating form doesn't matter he instead emphasised the importance of form.
Rowing starts at 1:24
I just looked this up for fun, the tempo of music would line up with either a 33 or a 65 stroke rate, since the music (Drowning Pool - Bodies) has a 131 BPM tempo!
This is such as amazing effort. Great sprinting technique - staying within maximum torque range for his body type on the erg for this distance (as if that isn't evident by the time?).
The sweet-spot between range of motion used, damper setting and SPM will vary between people. I guess many people assume that the "standard" form for 2000m + is what will generate the best results for shorter distances. Most will benefit from changing their form between distances - this is common sense to anyone who has experimented with various distances in rowing or many other sports for that matter.
The 100m running sprint is quite different the 1500m in terms of form...same applies to a bicycle, ice-skates, etc Now it doesn't mean you can't get through any distance using the same form but clearly using the same form on a 1500m run will not get you the fastest time in a 100m dash - or the other way around. It all depends on what your goal is.
I am very curious to know why people are so quick to judge or negatively question/comment on someone that is able to perform at this level rather than try to learn something from them. There are so many examples of people breaking barriers by switching or combining styles, equipment, training methods, etc Why not try these different styles out for yourself and see what produces the best result for you?
What's with that 1min 20 second wait before the video actually starts? Edit!
so you can read the comments
Sono un canottiere dall’età di 12 anni; ora ne ho 38. Quello che fa questo ragazzo è sicuramente straordinario ma vi posso assicurare che andare forte sul remergometro per un tipo della sua stazza non è poi così difficile. Sul remergometro conta tantissimo il peso e le leve; sembrerà assurdo ma più pesi e più vai forte. Con questo non voglio denigrare il risultato del ragazzo, anche perché non è facile mantenere un certo ritmo costante senza allenamento, ma per esperienza ho visto persone fare delle medie straordinarie sul remergometro e non camminare in barca nemmeno se avevano il vento a favore.
Well done big man! The comments about form are redundant. I row on the erg regularly and I guess you'd say that I row according to the best techniques guides, but I'll tell you what - it doesn't matter how I row, I don't get anywhere near 1:12! So well done Ross Love - good show!
At this level of sprinting, power is king over form.
This song always rewinds me of old TH-cam iphone jailbreak tutorials.
Chuck Norris did 500 metres in 4 seconds
-4 seconds.
On 20/ms
True story.
@@dhackl5741 I just had to thumbs you up. "-4", you're Wild'n out bro 😂😂😂
With one arm, his left.
Clearly a powerful guy. Imagine his time if he rowed efficiently. It’s like he’s never rowed before. He just got on and hammered his way through. Strength is in the legs, not the arms. That’s why he was fading at the end.
Do u not know about sprinting on an erg
Ehhh…look at his legs..I’m not sure if you’re right
Ha....ha....ha.
Mans a machine .... A rowing machine
Received the bike and was able to place it together in less than 30 minutes. Great bike for a great price!
937 watts.... just sayin'
The only time I've gone all out for 500m I did a 1'34 and I was fooked after, to do a 1'20 is very impressive
He did a 1:11.9 tho hahaha
I think 1:41 is my best.
Bruh I'm 5'8 and my time is 1:55 🥲. I can't seem to generate more power no matter how hard I pull
Thats insane. I dare people to even try to pass 1:12/500 m in average speed 😳 Awesome job champ
I just did it while eating a hot dog and sauerkraut
1.20 not 1.12 !!
@@kevinholly5517 No the 500m was done in 1:11.9, at the end he rows @1:20 maybe last stroke
@@TrankillFred but I do it in 1.11every time! I smoke 40 cigarettes a day and eat bacon, steaks sausages and junk food relentlessly! I must be a super athlete! I am English though! We English are so special!!!
What can I say Ross; you were a blur watching. Very impressive time! I hope that you increase your challenge to 1000 and 2000 meter distances. It is a completely different ballgame all together as you may already know. Keep up the good work and continue to be an inspiration to others!
Good job man that is awesome!
That music - my ears my ears!!
What. A. Beast!
Love it.
Wonder what his time would be if he used his legs a bit. Unreal power!
Il rame en "demi coulisse", s'il ramait en amplitude complète, vu sa puissance, il aurait explosé le chrono !😱
Heels down all the way. Respect.
how to prevent these devices from being manipulated
Damn perfect so far as I’m concerned.
As far as i'm concerned, this is a world record.
The 500 meter world recording according to Concept2's website is Leo Young in 1991 with a 1.10.5 split. This is however a close second.
Oath man
in Final Destination: The Flywheel brakes and kills the bald head
People Who talk about he Must use a higher drag-factor is so wrong. On gyms people use to high damper-setting. This man proves what I already knew. He is using 7 or 8 and that is perfect for him. Accept fact.
Massive row Ross and great song choice.
normal rowing is about 60-80% in the legs. this dude uses 90% in this upper body and says fuck the legs.
Wow..very nice!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Interesting--less knee range of motion--probably more efficient to reduce moving bodyweight back and forth, which is more impactful with a heavier rower and the higher stroke rate of a 500. This could be mitigated with use of slides although not sure if slides are legal for record purposes?
I was expecting the erg to snap in half
Brian Shaw(world's strongest man) posted a 1:09.0 last September, then 12.8 seconds for 100 meters -- video
is on U-tube..
Brian Shaw only rowed 1:09 a few seconds not the full 500m. The WR still goes to Leo Young with a split of 1:10:5
I mean, I'd say 90% of the rowers use a Concept 2 and they usually row at 5-7 because that's like the resistance of rowing on the water
I do 500m row before every training session as a warm up. I get between 1:30 - 1:40 and I’m going at about 90% intensity.
incredible considering mostly lowerback upper body doing most of the work
You know the burn was REAL.
Hahaha Love that the girl in the back Starts dancing with the music !!! Moshpit with Baby !!!
i bet this guy this guy couldn't move a boat tho lol
+Zharoon Zharoon calm down
The Orange Boys So what!?! He can kick your ass rowing 500 meters on the erg! Can't he??? Just say it...L-o-s-e-r
One nasty comment begets another. :-)
lol he is saying he would probably instantly tip
@Samual Whittemore it wasnt a nasty comment he was just stating a fact
That’s a lot of power! My fastest is 1:39 and I’m DEAD after that! It’s my absolute max, this dude did 1:20! Amazing 🤯🤯🤯 big ups my man.
Watta Tank 1:12
planck10-43 daaaaaamnit boy! That’s awesome 👏👏👏
@@wattatank9418 oh, sorry not me - I think that is what the guy in the video did.
planck10-43 🤣 yes, I understand that 👍
It's like every other rowing youtube video.
Congratulations.
Amazing! Great Job.
Excellent
Amazing. Power beyond normal realms. My best is 1:27. This guy does look twice the size as me though and I’m 210lb
Dwsr84 i was about to say. I remember rowing 1:17 for the erg competition in Cambridge, and i was no athlete. I honestly expected the record to be under 1 min, to be honest :/
And for all the people saying the 2:00 is a normal pace: i remember doin 80 minute sessions on the ergometer, with a 1:48 split on average.
I’m pretty sure the record times posted (~1:10 if i remember correctly) has more to do with the physics of the ergometer, than the rower’s physical abilities.
@@pangtsr I know your comment is old, but you kept a 1:48 split for the whole 80 minutes? So you made more than 22 km in this time. Just curious, because this seems quite unreal.
@@thomasmuller623 yeah that guy is definitely talking shit
He doesnt use his legs.. He is lucky he has powerfull arms
I think what he's trying to say is that he doesn't use his legs to his full potential. If he was to bend his knees fully, it would save him a lot of effort and lower his split.
Your quads lose mechanical advantage for instantaneous power application the further you compress. Take even the most seasoned rower and tell them to bottom out their split and they'll have to start shorting the slide.
I want to see larry wheels have a go
To everyone claiming YOU can do better or faster; post a video of you doing just that or SFU! Back up your yapping with proof....
Just wow champ🏆🏆
if he worked with his legs for at least 90 percent (the trolley should drive as close as possible to the feet), then the result would be better by 20 percent.
No
Cheese burger man knows himself
If I want to try this, what's the set up I need? A concept 2 rowing machine of course, but at what resistance? I think, without trying to be arrogant, I could be very good at this. I have just enough cardio to do 60 hard strokes and i have very powerfull legs, back and arm muscles; I 'm pretty curious.
Based on the position of the dial (seen very clearly in the first minute of the video), I would guess the dial is in the 6-7 range. The actual resistance number would vary per machine though, due to a number of factors.
Brian Shaw 1:13
asbury collins lol u a fool
@@Skne91 th-cam.com/video/VA0_lg0LLPk/w-d-xo.html
Split time I think he's referring to.
Great work, R.L.!
Quick question..would he have got to his goal faster if the level adjustment on the side was on the hardest setting or does that not matter? Just curious
It would depend on your strength. Technically you would get more distance per stroke but your strength would have to be great enough to handle and maintain a stroke rate to reach your goal. Some people will have better results rowing at a 7 than they would at a 10. You just have to find your sweet spot for what you are trying to achieve.
Good work man
Looked like he was using mostly arms?
That technique tho
Henry Thomas He did something no one else in the world has been able to do. How do you get to tell him anything about form?
@@mariakr681 no one will beleive you without proof. Not our problem, its yours.
@@mariakr681 You're 14, you don't really know what you're talking about. That's okay, you don't have much experience.
Good Lord, that's almost 14 knots.
Mine was 1:44, for him to do 1:12 is just insane.
now let's do this in the water next.
Is 1 54min a good Start? With out Training in Sprint on a machine
No
Parabéns pelo treino
Starts 1:23
I feel like I'm back in 2012 watching an instructional video
1999 called. They want their hype music back.
Yeah, that is a lot of power, but yeah he doesn't really use his legs. He would be no good much past 500 m. Still very impressive.
Any idea what the maximum pull force was on that run? I'm guessing 500lb or more.
congrats good job.
I have no idea what I just watched
Very impressive!
I'm confused. I'm 71 years old and that is my speed, using one arm with the resistance set to max. Just saying.
Yes he does have a lot of power but his legs don’t go up all the way so the machine will say he’s taking more strokes per minute that he actually is so it’s ok
Looked like he was going to snap the chain.
His resistance was set to 8 , I wonder if he can do faster with 10. I think he can handle it with his size
I set my resistance to 10 and seem to average around 1:30 for a 500m. If he improved his form a little I'm sure he could.
very very impressive!!
Crazy pump by the end
When in the background you actually see bodies hit the floor.
What are the regulations regarding touching the erg during a valid record attempt?!
I have been told there are no regulations... you can use weights or people to hold it down. It was on a very very slick floor.
Good work
Technique has left the chat
1.20 I do that before my first cigarette and bacon sandwich in the morning! He’s got a long way to go to catch my 1.3.7 500 metre row. Tip (don’t get so hyped up before starting and try an Embassy filter 5 minutes before race to chill you out somewhat! Good effort though 👍
What does the 1:20 stand for?
He has to listen to this song to convince himself his form is fine. “Nothing wrong with me”
N J lol
RIP Heart
MY EYES ARE BLEEDING! PLEASE HELP... WHY CROSSFITTERS DESTROYED EVERY SINGLE SPORT????
Good job man
If he had a better technique, I think he could do even better. He's got the power.
American record or US record?🤔🤔🤔
put the drag factor on 10 makes it harder
Not necessarily, it all depends on your goal as to where to set drag factor. Example. Go all out on 10 setting for 90 sec, rest 5-10 min, then try to match (watts, pace, meters) on 1 setting.
@@keithh3767 i have buddy 5,000 meters 22 mins 46seconds
@@keithh3767 i have done a 2,000 meter row in 8:01 with a 60 second rest followed by a 7 intverals of 500 with a second rest
@@seasonti8312 and after you woke up
@@blanco7179 your point is ?
Beast
I have 3000m in 10.04 minutes is good???
I take 2.5 min to row that amount
And that music was strictly necessary?