On the Kinematics of the Forward-Facing Venetian-Style Rowing Technique.

ABSTRACT: This work presents a qualitative and quantitative pilot study which explores the kinematics of Venetian style forward-facing standing rowing as practised by able-bodied competitive athletes. The technique, made famous by the gondoliers, was replicated in a biomechanics laboratory by a cohort of four experienced rowers who compete in this style at National Level events in Malta. Athletes were marked with reflective markers following the modified Helen Hayes model and asked to row in a manner which mimics their on-water practise and recorded using a Vicon optoelectronic motion capture system. Data collected were compared to its equivalent using a standard sliding-seat ergometer as well as data collated from observations of athletes rowing on water, thus permitting the documentation of the ma

SUBMITTER: Grima JN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10045323 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature