Bow Draw Workouts

[Jeff Melville]

Does anybody do anything special during shoulder workouts to increase stability and strength on drawing and holding your draw?

 

[Jimbow65]

I have found pushups really help me. at least 2 sets of 20. then do a set of really slow motion pushups try 10.

 

[Jeff Melville]

It is a pretty good overall workout isn't it JimBow.  Sometimes you just need a reminder about simple exercises.  Thank you!

 

[skickslinger]

I have found that dumbell fly's or a butterfly machine exercise really helps increase my strength and stability when drawing a bow.  I combine this with basic arm exercises like curls to really get ready for the season.

 

[Fullabull]

There is probably nothing like just shooting as much as possible and at times holding at full draw for as long as you can during a shooting session. Also, I have a total gym and that is great for repetitions pulling from multiple angles to hit every part of the shoulder

 

[nclonghunter]

+1  w/FULLABULL

 

[Kmbingham92]

Lots of shooting. Also do fly's with dumbells. I have a strong elastic used for physical therapy that I hold in my bow hand and pull back just like I am pulling my bow back. Seems to help especially if you have ever had a shoulder injury.

 

[wapiti_will]

I do pull starts with 90 lb dumbbells, and always use dumbbells when doing bench press or flies.  I do a lot of core work as well. 
But by far the best thing for me is my shooting drills.  I have a routine where I hold at full draw for 5 minutes at 20 yards then release, then 4 minutes at 30 yards, 3 @ 40, 2 @ 50, and finally 1 at 60.  Once you get to the point where every shot in on the money, then drawing, holding for an extended period, and firing accurately when it counts seems like a piece of cake.

 

[Kmbingham92]

I do pull starts with 90 lb dumbbells, and always use dumbbells when doing bench press or flies.  I do a lot of core work as well. 
But by far the best thing for me is my shooting drills.  I have a routine where I hold at full draw for 5 minutes at 20 yards then release, then 4 minutes at 30 yards, 3 @ 40, 2 @ 50, and finally 1 at 60.  Once you get to the point where every shot in on the money, then drawing, holding for an extended period, and firing accurately when it counts seems like a piece of cake.

I will have to try this. Never really have worried about holding back for extended periods of time and yet I have had to a couple times over the years.

 

[nclonghunter]

Holding for longer periods does seem like a good idea. Will have to start doing that also. Thanks for the tip.