Back Tension?
 

Can someone please explain how/which muscles accomplish this to create the "surprise" release of the arrow I've heard described before?

Thanks.

RE: Back Tension?
 

The muscle most associated with back tension is the Rhomboid.

Shane

RE: Back Tension?
 

While you continue to concentrate on aiming, you keep pulling through the shot with your back muscles until the trigger is tripped on your release, wether it be an index finger release or a true BT release. Both require a slighlty different approach asfar as hand placement is concerned. There are lots of threads on here about this, try using the search button.

Shane

RE: Back Tension?
 

This was the best discussion I have seen on this subject.

http://www.huntingnet.com/forum/tm.aspx?m=2011735



http://www.archerytalk.com/vb/showthread.php?t=453861

RE: Back Tension?
 

I think when we talk about pulling through the shot, many people wind up using their deltoid muscles and never get into their back muscles. That's why they don't understand back tension. They simply never get the back muscles involved and never get the feel.

They seem to get a better feeling for back tension by trying to push the elbow straight back from anchor.

Some get the idea better by trying to visualize squeezing an orange between their shoulder blades.

Some have to try both at the same time.

So pick up that imaginary bow and get to work. ;)

RE: Back Tension?
 

Are you planing on hunting with a back tension release???

RE: Back Tension?
 

That's irrelevant but some do it.I don't reccomend it though.


One must understand what a good shot feels like and back tension is the best way to gain accuracy.Wheather they are hunting or competing.You may speed the process up for hunting but all will benefit from a good release.

RE: Back Tension?
 

It's not irrelevant DA... Who in there right mind would use a back tension realease to hunt with... Oh let me guess All the guys who's deer are easy come easy go... I keep forgetting that All the world class archers hunt private property... My Bad

RE: Back Tension?
 

There are two muscles mainly used in executing a back tension shot. They are the Rhomboids as stated above and the Levator Scapula.

RE: Back Tension?
 

He is trying to figure how to get a surprise release which is what all shooters should strive for,even hunters.Him using a back tension release for hunting is irrelevant to that.

I also stated I don't advise it.


One must learn proper bt to get the surprise release.


Once you learn proper bt,then you can learn how to command a shot in a hunting situation without punching and still be executing a good shot.

RE: Back Tension?
 

how do u know if u doing this?

RE: Back Tension?
 

Dear Mr. Longbeard, short on vision. I shot true back tension releases for years when I was chasing the 3-D circuit. I know many, many archers who have and do hunt with back tension releases. I can tell you that it takes about a year to really become proficient with one but they make you aim much better and they will take care of a little problem called "Target Panic". They now make back tension releases with safeties on them so they cannot go off as you draw. You get to your anchor and take off the safety and pull through the shot. How much effort do you think it takes to pull through a shot with a deer or and elk in front of you? I don't hunt with one now, but I have in the past and would not hesitate to use one again if that little problem ever occurs.

RE: Back Tension?
 

BTW, this longbeard character is probably one of the most belligerent, not to mentionignorant fellows I have seen on the site and should be given the good 'ol fashioned BOOT!! So, in conclusion, pay him no mind with his irrelevant comments andunmatched ability to lose his cool!

RE: Back Tension?
 

Why should I get the boot... Because I don't agree with all of you all mighty trophy hunters/world class 3-D Archers...

RE: Back Tension?
 

Mr. Longbeard. Absolutely, you do not have to agree with any of us, especially us almighty trophy hunters and world class 3-D archers. However, when someone posts something here that I know nothing about, I read the feedback to see if I can learn about it. I certainly don't post comments on things I haven't used or have personal experience with.

My Dad used to say "It is better to keep your mouth shut and have someone think you are stupid, than to open it and remove all doubt."

RE: Back Tension?
 

you should be booted because i have seen you do nothing but let this tremendous amount of anger driven vomit spread all over this thread and many others. sorry pal, just think you need to calm down and be more friendly and open minded and not such a hardass, i don't judge, i probably haven't killed as many deer as you have but i just decided i wanted to be an ALMIGHTY trophy hunter. happy hunting anywho!

RE: Back Tension?
 

I've been working on shooting a thumb trigger (TRU Ball Chappy Boss) with back tension, and to be honest, I've had trouble doing it correctly. I've pulled a few shots so dad'gum wild I've missed a pizza box sized target at 20 yards.

I just went back to using my Tru-Fire Judge... but I am shooting it sort of like I was the Chappy. I have noticed that I'm shooting much better now USING my back to trigger the release instead of just my finger or thumb.

So while you may not "see" a lot of hunters on TV using Carter Revolutions... there are a lot more than you think.... and the methods that they teach/train you are priceless no matter what kind of bow or release you prefer.