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Old 03-03-2005, 09:18 AM
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cajun,

That's kind of what I was thinking or at least hoping. I did work chest and shoulders that day.
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:19 AM
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How soon after the workout did you try to draw your bow? I've had times when I fried my triceps and literally couldn't draw my bow for several hours afterward. Muscle fatigue and recovery is a funny thing. I bet if you tried to draw your bow after several days rest you would feel noticeably stronger.

Working out your muscles that you shoot with are not difficult. Anything that creates the pushing/pulling action of the upper body will do this. You just have to make sure you get the "pull" not just the push. Everybody loves the bench press and push-ups but the "pulling" or back exercises are equally important. Seated back pulls, hanging back pulls, lats, etc., are great for increasing strength in your shooting muscles.
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Old 03-03-2005, 09:39 AM
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CG,

It was a good 10 hours later.
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Old 03-03-2005, 10:29 AM
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Silent i am afraid that depending on how intense your workouts are,Your muscles are still trying to recuperate long after 10 hours bud.
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Old 03-03-2005, 10:42 AM
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It's funny. I didn't do any weight work for a month and my bow actually got easier to draw. Started back on a hand weight routine with push-ups and I'm curious to see how it will affect me on Saturday when I shoot.
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Old 03-03-2005, 01:21 PM
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I would say your muscles are tired. It takes about 2 weeks for your muscles to repair themselves after you work out.
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Old 03-03-2005, 01:36 PM
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I never stop lifting weights year round, but I can say that I'm never able to shoot the same day I lift. Even the day after (depending on how hard I hit things) is rough but certainly doable.
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Old 03-03-2005, 02:11 PM
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I guess I am just going to keep lift and doing cardio until about Sept. and then I am going to quit lifting and just do strictly cardio (eliptical, treadmil) and abs.
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Old 03-03-2005, 02:20 PM
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Now your using your noggin
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Old 03-03-2005, 04:46 PM
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Alright, now i have a reason to not work out. Thanks guys.

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