Originally posted by oxnam: We need more information to give you better help. How big are you? How do you handle the 22lbs? Usually doubling the weight of the bow is huge but if 22lbs is the starting point you'll probably be alright since it's still and the very light end of the spectrum. 35-40lbs is often recommend as good starting weights.
Originally posted by smoke1953: With that lighter bow I'm not sure how much you may have developed and utilized your back muscles. If you learn to use those and gradually develop that large muscle group you are not going to have any problem at all. Some kind of rubberband exercise device that allows you to work that group will really help.