How To Coach Perfect Gym Technique Every Time
8 May 2026 · 1 min
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In this excerpt from Mark Ottobre’s coaching video, Mark demonstrates how to re‑program a rower’s ingrained movement pattern. He explains that many athletes default to a fragmented, “think‑do‑think‑do” approach, which hampers fluid motion. To disrupt this habit, Mark places his hand on the athlete’s shoulders and cues the initial pull to be a “down‑and‑around” motion, emphasizing that roughly half of the pull should occur without bending the elbows. This new motor pattern is unfamiliar to the athlete, so Mark stresses the need for repeated practice until the altered sequence becomes the default. The segment ends with the athlete confirming readiness to try the new technique.
