As much as rowing seems like an exercise in the arm, most of the strength for each stroke really comes from the leg push. It's also important to note that it's not just how many strokes a minute you can do, but about the quality of each stroke and how much space you can create for each stroke.
Strength Push Press (10x2) Every min 2 Push press (10mins). Choose a weight you can maintain good form Metcon (Time) Teams of 3 (1:2) 5 rds each 20 Cal. Row 30 Yard Sled Push (4x45/3x45) *Partner 1 goes through a 1 rd then partner 2 follows. Continue through until all 3 partners complete 5 rds.
Front Squat (Heavy 1) In 10 mins work up to a Heavy 1 rep For Time: 1000m Row 50 Yard Sled Push (4x45/3x45) 50 HSPU 50 Yard Sled Push (4x45/3x45) 1000m Row 20 min Time Cap
Front Squat (8x2 @80%)Every 1:15 mins "Jerry"For Time: 1-Mile Run2k Row1-Mile Run In honor of Sgt Major Jerry Dwayne Patton, 40, died on 15 October 2008 preparing for deployment to Afghanistan. To learn more about Jerry click here
AMRAP (Teams of 3) in 25 minutes P1 - 750m Row P2 & P3 - Amrap * 5 Deadlift (275/185) 5 Bench Press (185/115) 5 Power Cleans (155/105) * Complete a full round before next person begins *While Partner 1 rows 750m partner 2 & 3 complete as many rounds as possible of 5 DL, 5 BP, 5 PC (You go, I go). When partner 1 finishes the row partner 3 will advance to the row while partner 1 & 2 rotate through the amrap. If an athlete has started a round before the row has been finished then, the round must be completed before the athletes can rotate to the next station.