About this episode

This episode features an interview with Lars Rademaker discussing erg technique and training tools for HYROX athletes.

In this episode of the Rox Lyfe podcast, we chat with Lars Rademaker. A former six-time Dutch champion runner with a 14:12 5K personal best, Lars has built a reputation for helping athletes become faster through better movement, smarter training and improved efficiency - especially on the Ergs. He also holds a sub-60 HYROX Pro Singles PB, a sub-53 Pro Doubles PB, has completed more than 3.5 million metres on the SkiErg, and has developed a growing range of AI-powered coaching tools for HYROX athletes. In this conversation we cover: * Why technique matters far more than most HYROX athletes realise * The biggest SkiErg mistakes that waste time and energy * How to use the RowErg and BikeErg more effectively in training * Why benchmarking can improve race confidence and pacing * The thinking behind his AI coaching tools, including Row Form Check and Squat Judge * Whether athletes should chase 100 unbroken wall balls * His favourite StrengthErg workouts and where they fit into HYROX training Whether you're trying to improve your erg stations, refine your race strategy or simply become a more efficient HYROX athlete, this episode is packed with practical advice you can apply…

People in this episode

Host: Greg Williams

Guest: Lars Rademaker

Topics covered

• HYROX training
• erg technique
• race performance
• AI coaching tools
• SkiErg mistakes
• training efficiency

Keywords

• HYROX
• erg technique
• SkiErg
• RowErg
• BikeErg
• AI coaching
• race strategy
• training tools

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