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Throws University
Jul 21, 20234 min read
Strength Training App for Throwers
We always hear throwers make comments about really good shot put and discus throwers like, “They’re so big! That’s why they throw far.”...
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Throws University
Apr 27, 20215 min read
How to Increase Explosiveness for Throwing
Is explosiveness something that can be trained? This one of the most pressing questions for shot put and discus throwers who...
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Throws University
Jan 25, 20213 min read
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 120 Feet (High School Girls Discus)
When it comes to strength training for high school discus, there are a lot of throwers who think they can get away without strength...
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Throws University
Dec 14, 20204 min read
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 50 Feet (High School Shot Put)
Everyone wants to break those benchmark distances. Throwing fifty feet in high school can be a cool entry point toward an elite level of...
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Throws University
Dec 6, 20204 min read
Designing a Throwers Training Session
Throwing has countless facets and numerous variables that factor into overall development. There are many moving pieces behind shot put...
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Throws University
Nov 2, 20205 min read
4 Best Strength Exercises for Shot Put
Your shot putting distance is stuck. You have gained weight, gained strength, you are taking monster standing throws and STILL can’t...
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Throws University
Oct 26, 20205 min read
4 Best Strength Exercises for Discus
What’s the quick fix to lead to a monster bomb in the discus? What is something that every single athlete and thrower can do to improve...
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Throws University
Sep 28, 20203 min read
Special Strength for Throwing
Many throwers and throws coaches have heard the usage of the term “special strength.” This is a term that gets thrown around frequently,...
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Throws University
Jun 29, 20205 min read
How Many Throws Per Session?
Going to practice without a purpose. You head out to the circle, you just want to throw and throw and throw. After 2.5 hours of ripping...
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Throws University
Mar 30, 20204 min read
College Recruiting...Over?
You have dreamed of throwing in college, becoming the next freak shot putter or discus thrower. Working your butt off to achieve the...
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Throws University
Mar 21, 20204 min read
Resourceful Training: Parts Programming
You head to your training session, all you have is your discus and shot put and your body. There isn’t any weightlifting equipment, there...
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Throws University
Feb 1, 20205 min read
The Top 6 Accessory Lifts for High School Throwers
Throwers love heading to the weight room, they love smashing a couple of squats, a few bench presses, throw in some box jumps and get out...
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Throws University
Jan 26, 20205 min read
The Top 5 Best Lifts for High School Throwers
You head over to the weight room, all you can dream about is throwing further and hitting that monstrous throw. The feeling of the shot...
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Throws University
Jan 20, 20205 min read
Speed Development: Part 3 of 3 Physiology
Speed Development Part 1 Speed Development Part 2 You have taken 500 throws over the last three weeks but you still feel slow. You still...
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Throws University
Dec 14, 20194 min read
The Point of Diminishing Returns
We have all seen those throwers. The dude who has a 450lb bench press but can barely throw a shot 40 feet. They can squat 500lbs but they...
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Throws University
Nov 1, 20193 min read
Five Keys to Coaching
Over the years, we have gotten countless messages from throwers who have recently gotten a new throws coach while also getting contacts...
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Throws University
Nov 2, 20185 min read
The Good and the Bad of Throwing Heavy Implements
We love to throw heavy implements, as you probably have noticed if you have been following us for a while. However, amidst all of the...
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Throws University
Aug 19, 20184 min read
6 Things That Help Me Become 3-Time All-American
After my Sophomore year of college at Messiah College (small division 3 school) my coach left and there were no immediate plans to get a...
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Throws University
May 24, 20182 min read
Not Feeling Great in Your Peak?
I think almost every athlete has been in this situation before: creeping closer to a major competition, beginning your peak, and yet...
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Throws University
Apr 22, 20183 min read
How to really get “In Shape” as a Thrower
There have been too many times that I have heard from coaches and parents that a thrower is overweight and that they need to do...
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