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Rower Biomechanics

Quick fact

Elite rowers generate over 600 watts of power per stroke—enough to light up several household light bulbs—with about 50-60% of that power coming from the legs alone.

Why this is interesting

You've seen rowers glide smoothly across the water, but did you know that a single stroke involves a precisely timed sequence of leg, back, and arm movements that must be orchestrated within fractions of a second?