TrevT said...
OceanAddicts said...
Sorry to hear about the injury Trev
Do you think it may be from that very bent over conor baxter style paddle techneque? Ive been having some lower back troubles too and it seems to always be from after ive been paddling hard in that same style. Im trying to paddle more up right but I just dont seem as fast.
Luke
I think all of the bending is part of the problem, but I think its also from a bit of overpaddling. I also found that complete upright technique doesnt get the power through for me. The lower back can be sorted by lying on a cricketball.
thanks Luke, Trev
Hey trev
As I relearn every race I do, and again tonight on the last lap of the lake by Jonsey, paddling strong and paddling smart work hand in hand.
As Woogie explained at the last club day, incorrect technique can lead to injury, as you have just experienced. Yes you do gain more power from breaking at the hip, but it is not a technique that can be maintained for extended timeframes without burning out or injury.
Overtraining and incorrect training are also important aspects that you might want to look into.
Your paddling exceptionally well at the moment, but if you want to take it to the next level, you'll need to apply some of the regimes that the top paddlers are using. Queensland has some of the best paddlers in the world, they definitely have some good advice and luckily for guys like us, their willing to share.
See you on the water
Cheers ryan
Marcel
. All fixed above now.
Too funny.. I had myself on a Starboard as well in the post. Don't mind the colour though.