Too much shooting? Long term effects.
05-12-2008 | 07:42 PM
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Nontypical Buck
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RE: Too much shooting? Long term effects.
ORIGINAL: Vabowman
I would say draw weight is the key to longevity. The older you get the weaker you may get, and then you need to adjust accordingly. I still pull 70+ # at 33 yrs old, and will continue to do it as long as I don't hurt or can do it with ease. As a former powerlifter/bodybuilder/ fat slob now, I can tell you that working out is a + for archery, but lifting heavy weights like I did is stupid. When i was 23 yr old I could bench 380 lbs for a one rep max at 180 lbs of body weight. I used to do 650 lbs shoulder shrugs with the straight bar. I used to do 3 sets of 6 of 285 lbs on the bench for my mass program and then work down to a 3 rep routine for strength. People in the gym used to look at me and swear I was on roids but I never took them.My point......what does that matter now??? Nothing but back ache/neck pain/ and joint aches.... pull it if ya can, but don't push it.
I would say draw weight is the key to longevity. The older you get the weaker you may get, and then you need to adjust accordingly. I still pull 70+ # at 33 yrs old, and will continue to do it as long as I don't hurt or can do it with ease. As a former powerlifter/bodybuilder/ fat slob now, I can tell you that working out is a + for archery, but lifting heavy weights like I did is stupid. When i was 23 yr old I could bench 380 lbs for a one rep max at 180 lbs of body weight. I used to do 650 lbs shoulder shrugs with the straight bar. I used to do 3 sets of 6 of 285 lbs on the bench for my mass program and then work down to a 3 rep routine for strength. People in the gym used to look at me and swear I was on roids but I never took them.My point......what does that matter now??? Nothing but back ache/neck pain/ and joint aches.... pull it if ya can, but don't push it.
, etc. I basically just keep myself conditioned the best I can along with mild running (2.5 miles three times a week). I was never one for being "big," just like to be very fit.As for draw weight, I agree. I have my 101st at 60lbs because I'm pulling with a non-dominant arm, but it's still a bit rough because of the aggresive cams.
05-12-2008 | 07:56 PM
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RE: Too much shooting? Long term effects.
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Those of you suffering shoulder issues, do you attribute that to your shooting career, or just general wear? I know our bodies slowly decline as we get older. Joints become stiffer, muscles loss occurs, arthitis can set in, etc. Do you guys think this is accelerated by shooting? I suppose what I'm getting after is I have an extreme fear of my body aging...not so much getting older in general, just not being able to function very well when I'm older.
Those of you suffering shoulder issues, do you attribute that to your shooting career, or just general wear? I know our bodies slowly decline as we get older. Joints become stiffer, muscles loss occurs, arthitis can set in, etc. Do you guys think this is accelerated by shooting? I suppose what I'm getting after is I have an extreme fear of my body aging...not so much getting older in general, just not being able to function very well when I'm older.
I know I love shooting my longbows so much. I overdo it every weekend. I shoot maybe 200 arrows, with a 66lb longbow at that. And I hurt. I know better, but I have too much fun.
05-12-2008 | 08:04 PM
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RE: Too much shooting? Long term effects.
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I contribute it to overdoing it with the body not usedto it.. But regular shooting is good. Its just when one goes overboard. 1000 draws seems excessive. Excessive on your gear too.
I know I love shooting my longbows so much. I overdo it every weekend. I shoot maybe 200 arrows, with a 66lb longbow at that. And I hurt. I know better, but I have too much fun.
ORIGINAL: M.Hensler/PA
Those of you suffering shoulder issues, do you attribute that to your shooting career, or just general wear? I know our bodies slowly decline as we get older. Joints become stiffer, muscles loss occurs, arthitis can set in, etc. Do you guys think this is accelerated by shooting? I suppose what I'm getting after is I have an extreme fear of my body aging...not so much getting older in general, just not being able to function very well when I'm older.
Those of you suffering shoulder issues, do you attribute that to your shooting career, or just general wear? I know our bodies slowly decline as we get older. Joints become stiffer, muscles loss occurs, arthitis can set in, etc. Do you guys think this is accelerated by shooting? I suppose what I'm getting after is I have an extreme fear of my body aging...not so much getting older in general, just not being able to function very well when I'm older.
I know I love shooting my longbows so much. I overdo it every weekend. I shoot maybe 200 arrows, with a 66lb longbow at that. And I hurt. I know better, but I have too much fun.
05-12-2008 | 09:31 PM
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RE: Too much shooting? Long term effects.
The way you are building the muscles and using the lower poundage will help you be able to shoot for a long time to come.
I did not do what you are doing and developed alot of bad habits early on that has caused some issues with my shoulder.
I did not do what you are doing and developed alot of bad habits early on that has caused some issues with my shoulder.
05-13-2008 | 04:01 PM
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RE: Too much shooting? Long term effects.
My opinion on some of your questions......
Yes, being active and in good health will be better for you in the long run.
I do not believe that shooting a "lot", in itself will cause you harm.
Improper warmup, and shooting too much weight for your body will hurt you at some point.
I shot on average.....well over 1000 arrows per week, every week, for almost fifteen years. Much of that time was shooting at over 80lbs.[
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I had to have my left shoulder redone(I am left handed) 2 years ago. It was a severely torn rotator cuff. I tore that rotator playing baseball in 1980.
The rotator surgery was not that bad. I was shooting again in 11 weeks.
Yes, being active and in good health will be better for you in the long run.
I do not believe that shooting a "lot", in itself will cause you harm.
Improper warmup, and shooting too much weight for your body will hurt you at some point.
I shot on average.....well over 1000 arrows per week, every week, for almost fifteen years. Much of that time was shooting at over 80lbs.[
]I had to have my left shoulder redone(I am left handed) 2 years ago. It was a severely torn rotator cuff. I tore that rotator playing baseball in 1980.
The rotator surgery was not that bad. I was shooting again in 11 weeks.
