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Throws University
Sep 122 min read
Stop Making This Silly Mistake!!!
When working with novice throwers, one thing that drives me crazy is when they cup the shot put. Cupping the shot is one of the silliest...
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Throws University
Feb 163 min read
Use This Cue to FIX Your Technique!
One of the BIGGEST misinterpretations in the rotational technique for the shot put and discus throw is what to do out the back. I've seen...
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Throws University
Jan 313 min read
How I Broke the 17 Meter Barrier
I finally broke the 17-meter barrier in the shot at Penn State this past weekend. This was a huge accomplishment, as the shot put is not...
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Throws University
Jan 242 min read
Special Strength Exercises During Championship Season
As we approach the championship season for the on-site athletes, the need to implement exercises specific to throwing is critical....
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Throws University
Jan 174 min read
Season Opener Recap!
This past weekend, the Garage Strength throwers opened their indoor season at the Nittany Lion Challenge at Penn State. For those who...
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Throws University
Jan 102 min read
Will This Drill Help Me Throw 17 Meters?
I decided to join the shot putters this weekend as they prepare to open up their indoor season at Penn State. This will be my first shot...
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Throws University
Jan 43 min read
Imagery, The Secret Tool to Throwing Far
Every thrower has envisioned themselves hitting that monster toss or winning that major competition. Achieving those outcomes takes a lot...
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Throws University
Dec 21, 20234 min read
Three Throws, No Finals? Game Planning for Performance
Two of the three competitions for Brady Mider, one of our top on-site high school shot putters, have been three throws, no finals...
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Throws University
Dec 15, 20235 min read
How To Compete Like An ABSOLUTE Savage
Indoor season has started, and you have your first meet around the corner. You aspire to do well; training has been going well, but the...
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Throws University
Dec 7, 20233 min read
Goal Setting! The Roadmap to Success!
“If you do not know where you are going, you might wind up somewhere else” - Yogi Berra Goals Setting Goals are an important tool to have...
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Throws University
Dec 1, 20233 min read
One of the Easiest Ways Throwers Can Implement Mobility Work
Being able to move the limbs freely in space is a crucial aspect of being an athlete. So many sports need athletes to be able to do all...
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Throws University
Nov 17, 20233 min read
Transitioning From the Glide to Spin
With performances in the shot put increasing, we are seeing more high school athletes transitioning from the glide to spin technique. A...
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Throws University
Oct 26, 20233 min read
1.6k to the 2k - How to Transition!
Last week, we discussed the transition between the 12-pound to 16-pound shot, providing tips on bridging the gap between the lighter and...
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Throws University
Oct 19, 20233 min read
12 Pound to 16 Pound - How to Transition!
When I was in high school, my coaches steered me away from throwing with the heavier shot. They were afraid that I would develop poor...
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Throws University
Oct 11, 20232 min read
The BEST Strength Exercise for Shot Put
Shot Put is one of the most explosive events in track and field. To perform at the highest level, these athletes must be technically...
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Throws University
Oct 5, 20233 min read
How to STOP Fouling Your Throws
Nothing is worse than when you finally hit the big toss, the toss that you've been training all year for, just to end up fouling. All...
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Throws University
Sep 28, 20232 min read
The Most Underrated Discus Drill
The discus throw is a very challenging event to master. There are several pieces to the throw that have to be executed at high precision...
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Throws University
Sep 22, 20232 min read
Best Upper Body Mobility Exercises For Shot Put and Discus
Throwers are a very unique type of athlete. We come in all shapes and sizes, from short to tall. From skinny to jacked, but one...
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Throws University
Sep 14, 20232 min read
3 Key Things Every Glider Should Be Doing Out The Back
Ulf Timmermann, Tomasz Majewski, Daniel Storl, Valerie Adams, Michelle Carter, these are some of the best gliders of all time. What makes...
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Throws University
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Eliminating The Odds of Over-Rotating
Setting up the throw from out of the back is vital to throwing the shot put or discus. Rotating effectively out the back and to the...
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