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.”...

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...

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....

Special strength is the bridge between throwing in the circle and raw weightroom strength.

Is explosiveness something that can be trained? This one of the most pressing questions for shot put and discus throwers who...

When it comes to strength training for high school discus, there are a lot of throwers who think they can get away without strength...

Everyone wants to break those benchmark distances. Throwing one hundred and fifty feet in high school can be a cool entry point toward an...

Throwing training can be extremely mundane, it can be frustrating and arduous. A lot of repetitions are necessary, a lot of focus is...

Everyone wants to break those benchmark distances. Throwing fifty feet in high school can be a cool entry point toward an elite level of...

Throwing has countless facets and numerous variables that factor into overall development. There are many moving pieces behind shot put...

“Coach, can I hit up some special strength exercises for my glide” “Some what?” “Some special strength exercises to help me drop some...

Young gliders can get confused by various drills and alternative throws. Should they non-reverse? Should they shuffle throw? Should they...

Gliders often go through their entire career without REALLY breaking down their movement, their positions, their footwork, and without...

You have been improving your glide technique, your throws feel better, you are faster across the circle but something still isn’t...

Your shot putting distance is stuck. You have gained weight, gained strength, you are taking monster standing throws and STILL can’t...

What’s the quick fix to lead to a monster bomb in the discus? What is something that every single athlete and thrower can do to improve...

Special strength has been defined and processed for the world of throwing. It’s a detailed idea that can carry over tremendously to...

Many throwers have engaged with the glide or the spin in their shot put careers. Some individuals may be better suited to spin, other...

Many throwers and throws coaches have heard the usage of the term “special strength.” This is a term that gets thrown around frequently,...

One fairly common training tool used in the throwing world is overweight implements. I have my athletes use heavy shots and discs all of...