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2 February 2026

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Volume 7 · Issue 2

HOW SHOULDER MUSCLE USE AFFECTS ROWING TECHNIQUE AND PERFORMANCE

Urbanczyk, C. A., McGregor, A. H., & Bull, A. M. J. (2019). Modelling scapular biomechanics to enhance interpretation of kinematics and performance data in rowing. ISBS Proceedings Archive, 37(1), Article 31.

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By Alex Wolf

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Rowers place high, repetitive loads through the shoulder joint. This investigation explores how detailed shoulder biomechanics, especially scapular muscle loading and joint forces change with stroke rate and influence rowing performance on the ergometer.

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