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
Nov 17, 20214 min read
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
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 8, 20216 min read
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, 20205 min read
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, 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 30, 20204 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 20203 min read
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, 20204 min read
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, 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 19, 20204 min read
What is the Shot Swing?
Special strength has been defined and processed for the world of throwing. It’s a detailed idea that can carry over tremendously to...
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Throws University
Oct 12, 20206 min read
Greatest Technical Throw Ever?
Every thrower’s dream. The lights are on, the pressure is on, the competition is tight. Every single throw the feeling of greatness is...
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Throws University
Oct 4, 20204 min read
Use THIS Drill for a Better Glide!
Many throwers have engaged with the glide or the spin in their shot put careers. Some individuals may be better suited to spin, other...
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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
Sep 21, 20203 min read
Deconstructing the BLOCK Leg
We have all been taught as throwers to embrace the “block leg.” The verbiage has been consistent, throwers know what the block leg refers...
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Throws University
Sep 9, 20203 min read
The Benefits of Throwing Heavy Implements
One fairly common training tool used in the throwing world is overweight implements. I have my athletes use heavy shots and discs all of...
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Throws University
Aug 24, 20204 min read
Glide: Move Like a Pro
Is it possible to drop monster throws with the glide technique? We have heard the argument that shorter and weaker throwers should never...
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Throws University
Aug 12, 20205 min read
Fouling Practice THROWS??!?!?!
Everyone has the Instagram troll chirping their feed when they drop a big bomb in practice but step over the toeboard… “DOESN’T COUNT!...
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