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Soft hands strong stroke Edited

RowingChat by Rowing Chat

Jul 5, 202600:07:01Sports & Recreation

How gripping tighter makes you slower. In this episode you’ll discover why the tightest grip on the handle is often the slowest stroke, and what to do about it instead. The idea comes from Tai Chi, not the boathouse, but...

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