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Incline Bench vs. Flat Bench
Is it the joint angle? Is it about shoulder development? IS THE BENCH PRESS WORTHLESS?!?!?! Time and time again the question gets thrown...
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Jul 27, 20205 min read
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Why Should Throwers Non-Reverse?
You feel like you are absolutely smashing the finish. The shot is flying off the hand, you feel explosive but the shot isn’t going...
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Jul 20, 20205 min read
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Do Shot Putters Need a Monster Stand?
We have all heard of monster standing throws. Recently, Joe Kovacs even mentioned seeing Ryan Crouser take standing throws close to 21...
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Jul 13, 20205 min read
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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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Jun 29, 20205 min read
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Glide vs. Spin: Standing Throw
A big standing throw is always something fun to have in your back pocket as a thrower. Not only can a big standing throw make you feel...
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Jun 22, 20206 min read
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How to Stop Throwing Flat (Rotational Shot Put)
The difference between a throw in the shot put that is flat or a throw in the shot put that has a proper angle of release could spark a...
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Jun 15, 20205 min read
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How to Hold a Shot Put
Hand placement on the shot can be the difference between first place and third place. Do you find yourself missing that big hit on the...
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Jun 7, 20205 min read
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Simple Keys to the Rotational Technique
Wondering what you can do for a simple fix to any issues in your spin? Have a couple of technical breakdowns within the shot put...
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Jun 1, 20204 min read
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How to Stand Throw Properly
You have seen your competition taking massive standing throws in warm-ups. The intimidation sinks in, the distance is as far as your full...
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May 25, 20204 min read
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Five Feet in Two Weeks
There is a big competition coming around the corner. It’s two weeks out and you know a big gun will be competing right alongside you in...
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May 17, 20203 min read
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Three Keys to Turn the Right Foot
Turning the right foot can be a difficult task, nearly impossible if it is not taught in a proper manner. This can lead to a slower rate...
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May 11, 20204 min read
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Five Keys to Throwing 60ft
The effortless throw, sliding off the fingers, chalk in the air, feeling as though minimal energy has been utilized to release the big...
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May 4, 20204 min read
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Dorsiflexion of the Sweep Leg
You have heard the term “dorsiflexion” in various ThrowsU technical analysis. Not sure what it means, when it happens or even WHY it has...
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Apr 13, 20204 min read
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Throws Training at Home
You can't go to your gym. You can't throw at your school's sector. You're stuck at home with nowhere to go. How do you still get in your...
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Apr 9, 20205 min read
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Why The Throwers Assessment?
There is an extreme talent void among throwers, with elite throwers possessing a special talent that the majority of average throwers do...
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Apr 1, 20204 min read
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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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Mar 21, 20204 min read
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The Block Arm
The term “block” arm is a bit confusing. You step into the circle and you are told not to open the block arm, leading to the hips falling...
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Feb 29, 20206 min read
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The Block Leg
You hear the term “block” used frequently but the premise and idea is abstract. What does “block” mean? What does it refer to?
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Feb 24, 20205 min read
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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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Feb 1, 20205 min read
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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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Jan 20, 20205 min read
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