Power curve

This screen shows the force curve of every stroke made. The y-axis is power and the x-axis is time, so it shows what power is generated throughout one stroke’s drive. Aim for a parabolic-type curve, an upside-down u shape. As the rower drive their legs, the curve will go up to its peak point. As the body and arms come into the stroke, the curve will decrease from its peak back down to zero at the end of the stroke.

The force curve is an ideal tool for technical coaching.

Tips

Let the rower try to remove any bumps in the curve. Bumps are an indication of lost power.
Let the rower try to maintain a consistent and symmetrical curve. You don’t want too much power at the beginning and then it trails off dramatically at the end, or too little power at the beginning and it becomes much bigger at the end.