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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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Jul 21, 20234 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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Nov 17, 20214 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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Apr 27, 20215 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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Jan 8, 20216 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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Dec 21, 20205 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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Dec 14, 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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Dec 6, 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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Nov 30, 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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Nov 22, 20204 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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Nov 15, 20203 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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Nov 8, 20204 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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Nov 2, 20205 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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Oct 19, 20204 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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Oct 12, 20206 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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Oct 4, 20204 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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Sep 28, 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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Sep 21, 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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Sep 10, 20203 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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Aug 24, 20204 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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Aug 12, 20205 min read
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