strength and stamina training

[Ladams]

What exercises do you guys use to build you holding strength and stamina. I dont think im overbowed but im going to a shooting school in sept. and dont want to get tired during the lessons,(just trying to prepare ahead of time.
Thanks
Larry

[Rick Richard]

I have done both, strength training and just shooting a much heavier bow.  Strength training is good no matter what since you are getting your body fit, however the best results is with shooting a much heavier bow...it makes my normal shooting bow much easier to pull and control.

[Ladams]

I am always telling my wife I need to buy another bow, Now I have a legit reason.
:>)

[reddogge]

I don't believe in a much heavier bow. Could lead to all kinds of shooting problems. Just shoot yours a lot, they seem to be heavy enough. Last thing you need for your trip is to injure yourself.

[USN_Sam1385]

One word:

pullups.

[Caughtandhobble]

Ladams,

Which school are you going to? And where is it?

As far as exercise I would recommend cardio if your school is in September it is going to be hot. Make sure that you do some exercise outside to get yourself acclimated to the heat.

I see you shoot heavy bows. I had a 58# bow (my go to bow) that broke a limb and I ended up getting a 47# Journeyman and brother it feels like a toy after shooting the heavier bow. I will be honest it did take some getting used to shooting the lighter bow. The heavier bows just take the string from you and the lighter bow seems to require better form to get a snappy release. Long story short, I feel that the lighter bow really helped with back tension and overall better form. I went from a 28.5 " draw length to 29.5" and I honestly thought that I had good back tension before I got the lighter bow. I am now shooting better than I ever have. Don't get me wrong I still love the 58# bow (I got new limbs), I just don't shoot 200 arrows a day with it any longer.

I've been considering going to Rick Welch's school. From some of the things that I've read they do a lot of shooting. Good Luck and have fun!!!

[straitera]

Tried to send an e-mail but your address is wrong? Send me an e-mail & I'll turn it around pdq w/HH's exercises.

[straitera]

My bad. Thought the first letter was an "i". E-mail sent.

[Ladams]

I am trying to get set up for the Rick welch school in arkansas, just having some work issues
Larry

[Ladams]

Thanks Buddy I will go look at my email rite now
Larry

[njloco]

Pull ups, chin ups, and most of all, Kettle bells and stretching.

[ryguy24000]

I totally agree with the pull ups or any strength exercise that works the back muscles and deltoids(shoulder).

[BobCo 1965]

If you are going to do strength and stamina (endurance) training do not neglect recovery,flexibility, and diet. Strength training alone can sometimes do more damage then good.

[calgarychef]

Kettle bells are a very good all round excercise.  I noticed my shooting actually improving after using the bells for awhile.

[mahantango]

Push-ups, pull-ups, tricep dips, dumbell rows, or kettle bells. You'll be surprised how quickly the strength will increase. A balanced and well-rounded workout is much more beneficial than just pulling a heavy bow IMO.