How to increase draw weight

[valleysniper]

I would like to increase the poundage I draw about 10 pounds. Is there a better way besides just getting a heavier bow and shooting or drawing repeatetly.....Gary

[valleysniper]

What I'm getting at is, is there some type of weigjt ttaining that would be better pr how should I go about it ?

[Pat B]

Drawing bows uses specific muscles so exercising with equipment that imitates drawing a bow would be the best. Gradually working up those 10# would be important so you don't strain or injure yourself.

[Friend]

My method may not be best for you, however, has well served this 61 yr old.

For 7 months, I typically shoot approximately 40#s.

For spring turkey season and deer season, I jump to 50 to 52#s.

When first transitioning to 50 to 52#s, I start building up and getting acclimated approximately three weeks in advance. I shoot just enough arrows until my form starts to deteriorate. It may be less than a half a dozen arrows. I don’t shoot one more arrow at the higher poundage but immediately go back to run approximately 60 arrows thru the lower poundage bow.

I repeat the process daily and sometimes twice a day until I gradually build up to being able to properly execute shots on at least a couple of dozen arrows at the higher poundage. Note: I decrease the number of shots at the lower poundage as the number of shots at the higher poundage significantly increase.

I am ready to switch the shooting session completely over to the higher poundage within a week. I feel reasonably acclimated by the end of the 2nd week and the shot feels quite comfortable well before the end of the 3rd week.
 Note: Properly managing length between shots and number of consecutive arrows shot may go far in expediting full acclimation. Also, I do actively strength train.

May you achieve your goal…

[MnFn]

I think if you get really close to your backstop and start with 5 shots or so at a session  and gradually increase you will be surprised how quickly you get there.
I seem to remember reading that Howard Hill shot a lot of arrows without a target - just working on form.

When I get used to shooting my fifty lb bows, it isn’t that hard to move up to 55# for instance.
YMMV

[Todd Cook]

My wife got a new bow, going from 40 to 45 in the process. She did exactly what Friend said; shot it until her form began to break down and then quit. After about 2 weeks she shot it just like her old bow. She did complain a bit though.

All jokes aside, congrats on trying to move up in weight. It won't take long.

[valleysniper]

Thanks fpr everyones advice. Now i just need to get my new silvertip

[Wheels2]

And congratulation on your efforts to shoot a heavier bow.
I wish I could shoot 63# again but now as I sneak out of my 50's, bows in the 50#-53# range are it for me.
I shot 55# last year for hunting but had to shoot 2 or 3 times a week in order to stay proficient.