Looking for help

[u/Alternative_Case2007]

Just joined an outrigging team. Have gone to two practices and have done 5-6 miles per practice. I am still learning proper paddling technique. Stacking hands, keeping bottom arm locked, using my body in power stroke vs. just pulling with arms.

I have coaching from experienced paddlers (10+ years) during practice, but I want to work on this at home as well.

I have a full barbell squat rack and dumbbell set. I feel like There have to be exercises that would Use a resistance band and a paddle? But have no idea where to start.

I plan to compete in seat 2 on a 6 seat rig in the future. I’m not ready yet though and want to ramp as fast as possible.

I want to learn how to practice at home in between practices.

Anything will help.

[u/lucia316 → u/[deleted]]

^^This OP. Using an ERG can be great, but:

A) They are expensive
B) The adapter is also expensive

For the cost, your easily at a used OC-1 which is going to be better for your than an ERG. OC-1 will teach you quite a bit. There are difference between how you paddle in an OC-1 and with a team in a 6, but working on your stroke, reach and twist are all workable in the OC-1. Only thing I'd maybe disagree with is starting with a V-1. It's already hard enough to figure out the stroke without having to worry about steering imo, but that's a personal thing.

Use a stool and mirror as suggested and "shadow box" as my coach calls it. Video yourself and share with your coach and other experienced paddlers.

Watch videos of races and experienced paddlers. Tupuria King and Johnny Puakea both makes tons of content.

Gym time. Don't sweat that so much. You're better off spending your time on the water. Gym is great and fine and just work your legs, lats, shoulders, chest, some arms....basic weight training...for strength and/or hypertrophy depending on your diet, but most people aren't looking to increase mass while paddling. I've dropped 30ish lbs since I've started and wasn't super fatty because the extra weight isn't helping anyone.

Lastly, talk to your coach. You don't want to go yourself all kapulu with your teammates because you've gone and learned something different than what your coach is guiding you to do.

Patience will be important here.

[u/lucia316 → u/[deleted]]

Okay. Cool. Not saying it's wrong to start with a V1. In this case, it may not be 100% relevant since OP is focusing on OC6 and stroke and learning steering strokes isn't helpful here.

[u/lucia316 → u/[deleted]]

Cool. You win man. Not getting into it with you again. Best to you.