Bow hunter Mag TV Randy Ulmer (sp) had good advice. when done practice shootin. draw back many times properly as much as you can and keep building up (with out arrow nocked)... those muscles for drawing a bow dont get used unless drawing a bow.. there are some work out simulation alternatives that cabelas sells..but to me nothing beats the real thing even if it is in your garage shootin 5yrds.. pracitcemakes perfect. my new bow i am still gettin used to but i always draw my bow without the "sky draw" as it is less mvmnt for them rascally deer to spot..