3 Paddling Mechanics That Most Coaches Never Teach (But Every Paddler Needs)

If you've been training hard and the boat still isn't moving any faster, the problem isn't your effort — physics dictates you're loading the wrong muscles, and these three mechanics fix that in one session. In this video, I break it down the three foundational mechanics that most paddling coaches never teach — and that most paddlers never fix. You'll learn why training harder is actually working against you, how to stop bicep-curling the water and start deadlifting it, and the exact setup, catch, and exit adjustments that shift the load from your small muscles to your big engines. Whether you're brand new or you've been stuck at the same speed for two years, these are the fundamentals that change everything — and they don't require more hours on the water to feel the difference. RESOURCES MENTIONED: Join Paddle Skool — the training community built for parent paddlers who train smart, not long: [https://www.skool.com/tek-li-coaching...] Self-Paced Training Plans — 6 week training plan to get you faster! [https://www.trainingpeaks.com/trainin...] DM me “LEVEL UP” on Instagram if you’re serious about getting private coaching and programming. [  / tekniquefirst  ] FREE RESOURCES: Free 7-day trial inside Paddle Skool: [https://www.skool.com/tek-li-coaching...] Follow Tek Li (1,200+ athletes coached globally): YouTube: Tek Li Coaching —    / @teklicoaching   Instagram: @tekniquefirst —   / tekniquefirst   TikTok: @tekniquefirst —   / tekniquefirst   Facebook: @Tek Li —   / tekli   Amazon Shop for Paddling Needs - https://www.amazon.com/shop/tekniquef...