Alan Campbell
Train like a Pro!
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Whether it comes to smashing the 2k erg test or simply being more powerful and economical on the water, strength training in the manner of a top Olympic rower - training which is adapted for you - can help you make and maintain significant progress.
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Alan’s tried and ever-so-successfully tested off-water S&C plan, refined over many successful years, will make you a stronger rower and beast your 2K erg PB.
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S&C is an essential component of performance improvement and injury-risk reduction for rowers & scullers of all levels and abilities. Rowing is classified as a strength-endurance sport as significant levels of strength are required to generate the force necessary at the start of the race and endurance, in addition to maintaining force-per-stroke, are needed to complete the race.
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Alan’s gym-based plan focuses on power, strength and strength-endurance exercises, improving:
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Maximal strength and power (which has the highest correlations with 2k rowing performance)
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Relative strength (the maximum amount of weight that can be moved relative to body mass)
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Trunk and Core Strength & Endurance
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The rate of force development (RFD)
The intensity is adapted for you via making the weights/sets/reps appropriate to your level of current ability. The plan is progressive with reps, sets or weight increasing every 2 weeks, as agreed by you and your assigned SportStrong S&C coach.
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Proficiency at safely lifting weights, including compound multi-joint movements (eg deadlifts), in the gym is a pre-requisite.
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Clients are provided with world-class training software, including a commmunication channel with their coach.
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There are 3 x gym-based routines in this plan per week.
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Clients decide which days of the week to perform the routines, or if to skip them entirely, based around on-water training, fatigue and recovery, and any injuries.
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Equipment required: Barbell and dumbbell free weights. Access to slam balls, cable resistance machines and plyo boxes is preferred though alternative exercises will be set if needed.
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