Don’t make this rower mistake in Hyrox Setting the damper too high. Most athletes think: Higher damper = harder pull = faster time. Not exactly. A high damper setting makes every stroke more muscular and more expensive from an energy standpoint. That’s a problem because you’re not just rowing. You still have: A run after the rower Farmers Carry Lunges Wall Balls The goal isn’t to win the rower. The goal is to get through the rower as efficiently as possible. A lower damper allows you to: Maintain a smoother stroke Use your aerobic system more Reduce unnecessary fatigue Keep your heart rate under better control Think of the rower as a station where you’re trying to save energy, not spend it. Most athletes would be better off lowering the damper and focusing on: Good mechanics Strong leg drive Relaxed recovery Controlled pacing Efficiency wins in Hyrox. Not ego. #Hyrox #HyroxTraining #RowErg #RaceStrategy #HybridAthlete