Swimmer kicks abs12/16/2023 ![]() ![]() Large and powerful lats help swimmers pull with more force. Swimmers have large lats (latissimus dorsi muscles) which contributes to their having a V-shaped back (wide upper back that leads down to a narrow waist). With their broad shoulders so prominently visible, it is arguably the body part that is most scrutinized for being unattractive. When a female swimmer wears a dress, tank top, sports bra, or even just a fitted T-shirt, especially around other women who aren’t athletes, their wider and muscular shoulders will stand out. Unlike the other physical attributes which can be covered up or downplayed, typically women show off their shoulders quite often in their fashion. When a woman has broad shoulders, something typically associated with men, this cognitive dissonance can cause many to feel uneasy. As such, men love to have wide shoulders, sometimes going as far as flaring them out to look even bigger. Having wide shoulders contributes to one’s width which can give one more of an intimidating presence. Unfortunately, this is another trait that is overwhelmingly considered “masculine” and seeing it on a woman is unattractive to many people. Broad shouldersĪnother characteristic of swimmers is having broad shoulders. It is such a shame that height is seen as such an important trait for men that many feel threatened when a woman is around their height or taller. They also dislike that other men may make fun of them, especially with a lot of internet memes mentioning that any man less than 6-feet tall is a “ manlet”. When asked about why men prefer this, the consensus seems to be that if a woman is taller than them, they feel emasculated looking up to a woman. ![]() Therefore, a height difference of 4-6 inches or more (in favor of the man) is preferable up to a point. The feeling I get is that most men prefer women to be shorter than them even with heels on. Speaking from a man’s perspective, as well as from the men in my life and from the research I’ve done online, most men feel intimidated by taller women. How does this affect their attractiveness? Of course, being tall is not a prerequisite to be a swimmer, but many competitive female swimmers are tall as well. ![]() It is advantageous to be tall as a swimmer, so it should not be a surprise that many swimmers are on the taller side. Long arms, long and narrow torso, and short legs. ![]()
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