Looking at some pro swimmers I could not help noticing how big and muscular they are.Does bigger muscular weight contribute positively to speed or not?Phelps is awesome and definitely not the bulkiest guy in the pool.
I am 6'1'' and only weigh 160 lb. It's all muscles(award from my 5 years of weightlifting).I look heavier than what I weigh but still would like to gain more muscles( and strengh!) which I always had a problem with unless I ate 6 times a day.Swimming is even more calorie-consuming, so I think I am stuck where I am.But the question is:is that ok to be lighter in order to be faster?
Thanks.
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It all depends on what u swim
For short distances having more muscle is important
For longer distances it is better to have less muscle so you pull less :D
It all depends on what u swim
For short distances having more muscle is important
For longer distances it is better to have less muscle so you pull less :D
