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  • 1Department of Medicine O, Herlev Hospital, University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark; Department of Health Sciences, Division of Physiotherapy, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.

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Slide-based rowing reduces peak force and late-phase rate of force development (RFD) in males, while increasing stroke rate. This may lower overuse injury risk, with leg muscles showing greater neuromuscular changes than thoracic muscles.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Biomechanics
  • Exercise Physiology

Background:

  • Ergometer rowing is a popular training tool.
  • Slide-based rowing differs from stationary rowing in movement mechanics.
  • Understanding force production and neuromuscular activity is crucial for optimizing training and injury prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare force production and neuromuscular activity between slide-based and stationary ergometer rowing.
  • To investigate the effects of slide-based rowing on peak force, rate of force development (RFD), and electromyography (EMG) in elite rowers.
  • To determine if slide-based rowing alters neuromuscular demands on leg and thoracic muscles.

Main Methods:

  • 14 male and 8 female National Team rowers performed standardized submaximal power output on both stationary and slide-based rowing ergometers.
  • Surface electromyography (EMG) was recorded from selected thoracic and leg muscles.
  • Synchronous measurements of handle force and rate of force development (RFD) were collected.

Main Results:

  • Slide-based rowing resulted in decreased peak force in both males and females compared to stationary rowing.
  • Males exhibited increased stroke rate and decreased late-phase RFD during slide-based rowing.
  • Neuromuscular activity in the leg muscle (m. vastus lateralis) decreased during both the drive and recovery phases in slide-based rowing, more so than in thoracic muscles.

Conclusions:

  • Slide-based ergometer rowing alters rowing mechanics, leading to reduced peak force and altered RFD, potentially mitigating overuse injury risk.
  • Neuromuscular activity, particularly in leg muscles, is significantly affected by the slide-based ergometer.
  • These findings provide insights into the biomechanical and physiological differences between rowing modalities for training optimization.