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Correlation and multivariate analysis were conducted. Individual performance in a rowing task showed body mass index (\u03b2 = 0.41) and female gender (\u03b2 = 0.34) to be the strongest anthropometric predictors, whereas body fat (\u03b2 = \u22120.35) and triceps brachii skinfold fatty tissue (\u03b2 = \u22120.35) were the strongest negative predictors. Pushing strength (\u03b2 = 0.37) and range of motion with internal rotation (\u03b2 = 0.30) were the strongest physical predictors. The physical dimension of the Exercise Motivation Index was a significant psychosocial predictor (\u03b2 = 0.27). Senior participants had a higher waist\u2013hip ratio (p = 0.04, d = 0.66), arm circumference (p = 0.03, d = 0.68), handgrip strength (p &lt; 0.01, d = 1.27), and push strength (p &lt; 0.01, d = 1.42) than under 21-year-olds. 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