I've had some emails based on some comments I made asking 'how to' move up properly.
1st let me say I'm no physical trainer with no 'certification'....but I do know what worked for me so I'll pass it along......
OK, before you start you need to make sure you are drawing your current bow correctly ....i.e., proper alignment and bone on bone structure.
Make sure you are 'closing the door behind you' with a rotational draw which will help immensely getting your alignment correct AND you will be able to pull more weight easier.
Here's a link explaining....in case some of you never go to the shooters form forum....
Link to Alignment Thread
Also, get a 'hook' on the string....this will help you pull more weight easier as well than shooting off the pads of your fingers(finger tips). Imagine trying to start an old rope pulled lawn mower with the handle on the tiips of your fingers rather than having your fingers wrapped around it.
What worked for me was going up 10#s and 'working out' with it....both right an left handed.
I drew the bow to anchor 3 sets of 8 reps every other day....once I got to do that comfortable....I did the same thing but would hold at full draw for 3 seconds.....then once I could do that comfortably I'd hold to 6 seconds.
Then I would move to 4 sets of 10 the same regiment. Only once I could do that did I start shooting the bow at targets.
Remember, that's both right an left handed.
If you are going to do it correctly, it takes time and effort and sticking to what ever program you chose. Once you get through with your regiment and you start shooting targets, you will be amazed at how effortlessly it will be.