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<blockquote data-quote="Juggler" data-source="post: 903718" data-attributes="member: 71855"><p>I moved from utility back into the front row in my mid 30's and loved it. I played loosehead though, at 6' and 17 stone (18 in full winter plumage) but the advice above makes good sense. At tighthead being shorter (5'10 is not short) is an advantage, unless you are Carl Hayman. Being technically adept is more important than out and out bulk, but in all front row positions you are going to need basic core strength. </p><p></p><p>Best bet is to get hold of some of the old boys from the front row union in your club, and buy them enough beer (assuming you can afford that much beer) to get them to spill some of the secrets of the dark art. And don't get discouraged if you get turned inside out by some toothless grinning 40+ year old in your first season or two. It's the only physical contact they get. It takes a while to get your head around it, and tighthead is about the most technically demanding and physical position on the pitch. That's why the pros get the big bucks.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Juggler, post: 903718, member: 71855"] I moved from utility back into the front row in my mid 30's and loved it. I played loosehead though, at 6' and 17 stone (18 in full winter plumage) but the advice above makes good sense. At tighthead being shorter (5'10 is not short) is an advantage, unless you are Carl Hayman. Being technically adept is more important than out and out bulk, but in all front row positions you are going to need basic core strength. Best bet is to get hold of some of the old boys from the front row union in your club, and buy them enough beer (assuming you can afford that much beer) to get them to spill some of the secrets of the dark art. And don't get discouraged if you get turned inside out by some toothless grinning 40+ year old in your first season or two. It's the only physical contact they get. It takes a while to get your head around it, and tighthead is about the most technically demanding and physical position on the pitch. That's why the pros get the big bucks. [/QUOTE]
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