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Can I become a good rower?

Should I slim down to become a better rower?

  • I am 5'7 and around 165 pounds...would I be a better rower if I got my weight down to 145 or 150??

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    It depends on your build. If you have a fat-heavy midsection, then of course, fat is only going to slow you down. But if you're a built 165 at 5'7'' pulling like a 7:00 2k as a girl (assuming you're female) then you want to weight 165. A rower, like most other competitive athletes, wants to have as little fat as possible while maintaing as much muscle as possible. It all depends on your build and you splits.

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it depends if you want to go heavy or light weight because you are right in between both you can stay light or go heavy. 145 is too light

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Possibly, as long as you're fit enough and have enough muscle then it shouldn't be a problem. If you wanted to go down to 150 for your own health it might help.

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