🚀 go-pugleaf

Stinky,

I'm very interested in your theory of lifting and how it pertains to
rowing. It starts with your idea of one set and a 10/12 exercise
workout. Based upon your body frame(I'm the same at 6'2, 184 lbs)
wouldnt it be wiser to conduct lifting on a smaller scale? Lowers
reps with 5-6 exercises?

"I have attempted, at the suggestion of my coach, to be more
endurance oriented by doing 3 sets of 30 reps with a relativly light
weight.  I felt no stronger and did not see any results.  I have now
gone to the other extreme and am doing this 1 set thing"

I dont think so.. I would think that I set of multiple exercises
would just give you a more rounded workout, not be able push you
beyond your strength potential. I was told that the best way to
develop strength in rowing would require greater stress(in weight)
upon the muscle.
I was given this workout of with a blend of traditional rowing
exercises and other "all around" exercises such as bench press:

4 sets on each desired exercise, with the first set containing a
manageable weight which you can do without substantial effort. The
second set will be large jump in weight(20 -30 pounds) and each set
will be an increase of 10 pounds. If you max out during the final
reps bump down the weight but continue the set till the muscles give
way.
I guess I have as many questions as you do concerning this
phenomena.. of cardio work verses strength training and would look
forward any info that can be provided on the subject.


Erik N.
George Mason Rowing/94









Building some form of mass while maintaining some rowing time either
on the erg or on the water, seems to be the most logical way to build
strength