How to Stretch for Rowing

Individuals can row competitively either as members of rowing crews or as health club members on an indoor rowing ergo. Stamina, is the key to succeeding at this sport. To perform at your best, you must keep your muscles supple. These stretching steps will train your body to achieve peak rowing performance.

Things You'll Need

• Towel

Instructions

Quadriceps Stretch

1. Kneel with your buttocks resting on your feet. Keep your toes pointing backward, away from the body.

2. Point toes straight back.

3. Breath while sitting on top of the heels. Be sure to sit on your heels, not between your feet.

Lower Torso Stretch

1. Grab a chair and sit with your legs somewhat apart.

2. Breathe and stretch your upper torso while bending at the hips.

3. Lower torso with your stomach between your thighs.

Pectorals Stretch

1. Place a folded towel on the edge of a bench without a back rest. Lie with your upper back resting on the towel. Bend your legs and hang your upper torso over the edge of the bench with your hands interlocked, supporting the back of head.

2. Breathe out and slowly lower your head and shoulders to the ground.

3. Maintain the stretch in your neck by keeping it extended as your press your elbows to the ground.

Shoulder Stretch

1. Position your body in a push-up with your arms placed as wide as possible.

2. Breathe and lower your chest close to the ground. Hold. Feel the stretch.

3. Return to your starting position and repeat.

Tips & Warnings

• Tighten your abdominals to relax your lower back.

• If it is hard to anchor your feet on the bench, a partner can help.

• This stretch is not for those anyone with knee problems.

• You must be strong enough to support your body in the stretch.