Part 2: 2025 Thoughts on Periodization

Notes from a discussion with the Green Racing Project rowing coaches

Aug 18

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Part 1: 2025 Thoughts on Tapering for Racing

A discussion with the Green Racing Project rowing coaches

Aug 4 • 

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July 2025

5 Focus Points for Rowing Strength Training

Notes from my presentation to the Green Racing Project Under-23 team

Jul 14 • 

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June 2025

Exercise Spotlight: Barbell Pullover Variations

Bringing back a forgotten all-around upper body exercise

Jun 30 • 

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Exercise Spotlight: Bodyweight Hamstring Curl

Build your hamstrings with this low-equipment exercise

Jun 18 • 

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Coaching Update: Summer 2025

The last year of coaching, my current plans, and reading recommendations

Jun 2 • 

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September 2024

Change in Plans and Farewell for Now

What’s next for me and RowingStronger

Sep 30, 2024 • 

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Five Essential Skills for Rowers

Notes and videos from my summer 2024 Craftsbury workshop

Sep 30, 2024 • 

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Exercise Spotlight: Landmine Belt Squat

A useful lower body exercise with minimal required equipment

Sep 30, 2024 • 

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August 2024

Exercise Spotlight: Alternating Dumbbell Press Variations

Add variety to horizontal and vertical pressing with extra emphasis on shoulder stability

Aug 26, 2024 • 

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Exercise Spotlight: Copenhagen Plank Variations

A simple bodyweight exercise to include in your strength training for the non-rowing muscles

Aug 12, 2024 • 

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July 2024

VBT Series Part 7: More VBT Training Methods and the VL10 Program

Different ways to use velocity-based training in strength training programs

Jul 29, 2024 • 

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