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    Special Strength for Javelin
    Throws University
    • Nov 24, 2021
    • 3 min

    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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    5 Best Lower Body Lifts for Shot Put
    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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    How to Get Recruited as a Thrower
    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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    Strength Training for Masters Throwers
    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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    Mobility for Throwers
    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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    Special Strength Exercises for Discus
    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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    How Throwers Should Build Core Strength
    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...
    1,243 views1 comment
    How to Increase Explosiveness for Throwing
    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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    How to Teach the Spin to Beginners
    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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    Benchmark Lifts to Throw 120 Feet (High School Girls Discus)
    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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    Benchmark Lifts to Throw 150 Feet (High School Discus)
    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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    Top 6 Male Shot Putters of All Time
    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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    Benchmark Lifts to Throw 35 Feet (High School Girls Shot Put)
    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...
    2,658 views1 comment
    Benchmark Lifts to Throw 50 Feet (High School Shot Put)
    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...
    5,185 views4 comments
    Designing a Throwers Training Session
    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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    Top 3 Special Strength Exercises for the Glide!
    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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    Confused on Glide Progressions? DO THIS!
    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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    Are There Really TWO Types of Glides?!?!
    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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    Four Keys to the Glide Finish
    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...
    541 views1 comment
    4 Best Strength Exercises for Shot Put
    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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