HYROX Ergs That You Are Probably Doing Wrong and Why Wall-Ball Judging Needs to Change

Lars Rademaker joins Matt to talk HYROX racing, SkiErg and RowErg efficiency, and why going faster on the machines is not always the goal. Lars explains his approach to damper settings, recovering during the race, compromised running, and the techniques that can help athletes save energy for the second half.

They also get into Squad Judge, the app Lars and his business partner built to assess wall-ball depth, and the larger issue of judging consistency in HYROX.

We also hit on:

• Lars’ background as a six-time Dutch national champion in track and field
• Why burpee broad jumps are such a demanding HYROX station
• Why damper settings are not gears
• SkiErg technique, including how to use your lats and avoid burning out your quads
• Solo versus doubles strategy on the SkiErg and RowErg
• Why Lars believes athletes should start faster, then recover intelligently
• The difference between compromised running and fatigued running
• How inconsistent no-reps can affect athlete results, rankings, and sponsorship opportunities
• Why HYROX should explore technology-assisted wall-ball judging

Follow Lars

Check out Squad Judge: https://squadjudge.com

Rowing Form Check: https://rowingformcheck.com

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