Drills for Dragon Boat Paddlers who Cross Train on the OC1
It is common for dragon boaters to rotate through the mid back and shoulders while the glutes remain inactive and planted firmly on the seat with the hips facing forward. I have seen how this improper form can cause strain to the low back area and eventually cause paddling injuries such as piriformis syndrome and SI joint issues.
Rotation should involve the whole torso. The core includes the full length of the torso from the chest and upper back to the hips and even the hip flexors. This drill wakes up the whole core and takes the arms out of the paddling equation. This drill works to get the core functioning as a unit and transition this strength to your dragon boat stroke.
In this video we I will give you the visual guide to:
I have put together a FREE series of 10 dragon boat drills for us DB paddlers to practice while training on the outrigger. Grab access here: 
