Special Strength for Javelin
One of the most challenging aspects of javelin throw training is that you need to be careful about how many throws you take. In the other...
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Throws University
- Nov 17, 2021
- 4 min
5 Best Lower Body Lifts for Shot Put
So you have been developing your technique, honing in your movement in the circle, and taking throws upon throws, and yet your distances...
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Throws University
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
How to Get Recruited as a Thrower
The recruiting process can be daunting for any thrower who is looking to get a scholarship in the NCAA. You don't know what to expect,...
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Throws University
- Nov 3, 2021
- 4 min
Strength Training for Masters Throwers
So you are over the age of 35 and you want to throw as far as possible as a masters shot put, discus, hammer, weight, or javelin thrower....
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Throws University
- Oct 26, 2021
- 3 min
Mobility for Throwers
Throwers are big individuals. Although having size helps make throwers throw further due to more muscle mass and longer levers, throwers...
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Throws University
- Oct 6, 2021
- 3 min
Special Strength Exercises for Discus
Special strength is the bridge between throwing in the circle and raw weightroom strength.
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Throws University
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
How Throwers Should Build Core Strength
Every thrower knows that having a strong core is essential to throwing far. The abs, obliques, and erector spinae muscles bridge the...
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Throws University
- Apr 27, 2021
- 5 min
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
- Mar 30, 2021
- 4 min
How to Teach the Spin to Beginners
Teaching throwers how to spin can be a daunting task. Every thrower is starting from a different experience level and they all have...
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Throws University
- Jan 25, 2021
- 3 min
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
- Jan 18, 2021
- 4 min
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 150 Feet (High School Discus)
Everyone wants to break those benchmark distances. Throwing one hundred and fifty feet in high school can be a cool entry point toward an...
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Throws University
- Jan 8, 2021
- 6 min
Top 6 Male Shot Putters of All Time
Breaking down the top male shot putters of all time is always a fun debate. There are many different questions that come to mind. Is it...
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Throws University
- Dec 21, 2020
- 5 min
Benchmark Lifts to Throw 35 Feet (High School Girls Shot Put)
Throwing training can be extremely mundane, it can be frustrating and arduous. A lot of repetitions are necessary, a lot of focus is...
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Throws University
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
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, 2020
- 4 min
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 30, 2020
- 4 min
Top 3 Special Strength Exercises for the Glide!
“Coach, can I hit up some special strength exercises for my glide” “Some what?” “Some special strength exercises to help me drop some...
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Throws University
- Nov 22, 2020
- 4 min
Confused on Glide Progressions? DO THIS!
Young gliders can get confused by various drills and alternative throws. Should they non-reverse? Should they shuffle throw? Should they...
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Throws University
- Nov 15, 2020
- 3 min
Are There Really TWO Types of Glides?!?!
Gliders often go through their entire career without REALLY breaking down their movement, their positions, their footwork, and without...
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Throws University
- Nov 8, 2020
- 4 min
Four Keys to the Glide Finish
You have been improving your glide technique, your throws feel better, you are faster across the circle but something still isn’t...
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Throws University
- Nov 2, 2020
- 5 min
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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