JimBow

I was told by a pro shop a copupple years ago to always bend your bow arm when shooting I've read advise from pro shooters to do the same also, but I've also read from pro shooters to keep your bow arm locked. I read an article by Bernie Pellerite who wrote that someone who locks the bow arm will never hold your bow steady. What do you guys do? thanks Jim

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Kanga

Slightly bent elbow.

trapperDave

slightly bent

Hobbes

I believe the idea is to maintain as much bone to bone contact as possible, which removes muscle strain, without actually locking your elbow and overextending. Most people who have to overextend their arm are pulling a longer draw length than they need.

Hunter001

Slightly bend your arm, if u have it straight every move you make the bow will move. If u have it straight enough u can see it move when your heart beats. So bend your arm Slightly and you will hold steady.

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W. Dale

Slightly bent......Do not lock.....

Bill Curlis

Try to hold a heavy book straight out with a locked elbow and then hold it sraight out with a slightly bent elbow. I think that will answer your question.

Mykey

When i come to full draw i always unlock my elbow and bend it slightly. This also helps you avoid having the string to strike your forearm.

Anthony Hunter

If your bow has the correct draw length, I believe you will have a slight natural bend in your elbow at full draw.