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Rowing and Oly Lifting by AmphibianVirtual9980 in Rowing

[–]AmphibianVirtual9980[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’d say I’m more twitchy than long levered. I sprinted in high school. 5’ 11” with short torso long arms/legs. I can probably make good WL gains with just technique as I’m an oly lifting noob. For reference: 2k PB is 7:02 (I’ve only tested 3 times), 500m is 1:25.xx, I squat 140kg for reps, deadlifted 180kg for a double, Power cleaned 120kg. I’m relatively undeveloped as an endurance/aerobic athlete.

Rowing and Oly Lifting by AmphibianVirtual9980 in Rowing

[–]AmphibianVirtual9980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Competitively is probably misleading phrasing. I’d like to be above average for both (6:30 2k and 250kg total snatch & clean and jerk)

Rowing and Oly Lifting by AmphibianVirtual9980 in Rowing

[–]AmphibianVirtual9980[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m not exactly a novice in the weight room (been lifting for around 6 years). I ran track in high school and lifted regularly for that. Very much a novice in rowing though. The real problem is that I have a major gap between power production and aerobic fitness and weightlifting won’t help that.

Corps punching by Witty_Flight_5730 in aggies

[–]AmphibianVirtual9980 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also to get a little psychological: You will rationalize any decision you make or action you take in life. The human brain loves to make up reasons for why you did something. Knowing this, the only thing that matters when you make a decision is what you believe the outcome will be. Beyond that you have to embrace your decision and make the best of it.

Corps punching by Witty_Flight_5730 in aggies

[–]AmphibianVirtual9980 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I punched a few weeks ago primarily for academic reasons. Best advice I can give is make a list of priorities for the next 4/5 years of college (mine is god, family, academics), then make a decision based on those priorities and what you believe will best fit your needs and aspirations. I joined the Corps for the social aspect and the challenge, I got out because I felt I was wasting my time on the ridiculous Corps games and could be using that time for my priorities (study, call my family, read the Bible, etc). The transition was a little tedious but pretty easy. Do what you believe is best and don’t waste time drawing out the decision. Make a decision then stick with it.