How many arrows per session to build up draw weight?

[SactoBowman]

I injured my elbow last year shooting too much and with too heavy draw weight.  Then I didn't let it heal properly and messed it up again.

I'm at the point where I don't feel pain in my elbow and have been shooting a few arrows with a light bow.

My question is what would be a good number of arrows to shoot per session to build up strength and endurance.

I've watched Moebow's YouTube vids to work on my form an have noticed I don't feel as if I am stressing my arms or elbow.

Thanks!

Bill

[moebow]

Bill,

It's NOT number of arrows!!  It IS when you start to feel it to stop.  Using the rotational draw, you are learning to use bone leverage rather than muscle to draw the bow.  But as you work on technique and up in weight, you WILL feel it in your back -- that is when you MUST be honest with yourself and stop.

As you learn and get proficient, your stamina will increase but in my opinion, this is not like lifting weights.  Don't continue until you feel the "burn" that means you went too far.  You can press your limits a LITTLE with a lighter bow but with the heavier DON'T.

Shoot until you know you are tiring then stop!  You will be surprised how fast you will increase stamina (number of comfortable shots).  Also, if you are jumping significantly in bow weight from your "training" bow to a heavier bow (10# is significant) shoot each one every other practice session WITH  a day or so of rest in between.


Arne

[SactoBowman]

Thanks Arne!

I think that's what happened last time.  I thought a little pain was what was needed to build up strength to increase draw weight.

I know better now.

I really enjoyed your vids.  Watching it a few times and my brain clicked.  I didn't understand using back tension until I realized your use of a rotational draw and how you had your string arm higher then lowered it into position.  Also relaxing the string forearm helped.

Thanks again.

Bill