New to this some training questions

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   Hi I am new to this and planning to compete at least a couple of times this summer. Just looking to have some questions answered and some feedback on my training.To start with I'll give an overview of my strength training, I usually train 3 days/wk.
I start each workout with either Power Snatch/Overhead squat combo or Power Cleans.  Work up to a couple of heavy sets of 5-6, usuall 4-5 sets total.
day1:  Squat 10x3(setsxreps), Weighted crunches  4x6         &nb sp;         day2:  Push Press 10x3, Saxon Bends & Russian Twists 4x6       day3:  Deadlift 10x3, Weighted Leg raises 4x6
For assitance I add in Good AMs, Glute Ham raises, Front Squats, Bugarian Squats, Bench, tricep work, curls, pull ups on various days either 3x10 or 4x6.
For conditioning I do either a bodyweight circuit program or some interval work running or concept II rowing, usually off days 2 or 3 times/week
I figure this is OK although any suggestions to improve things would be appreciated.
My main questions lie in how often to practice events.  Right now everything is ice and snow up here so it is limited.  When I can get outside should I do event training 2-3 times week and reduce strength work to twice?  
What about heading to the local track and field club to train with the throwers?  I know alot of scottish Heavy events athletes compete in both  but are most track clubs interested in letting you join in using a scottish hammer and doing the weight throw stuff(stone is essentiall shot so I assume this is OK).

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Nick Clapinson Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 2/07/05 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nick Clapinson Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New to this some training questions Posted: 2/07/05 at 7:05pm
	Hi I am new to this and planning to compete at least a couple of times this summer. Just looking to have some questions answered and some feedback on my training.To start with I'll give an overview of my strength training, I usually train 3 days/wk. I start each workout with either Power Snatch/Overhead squat combo or Power Cleans. Work up to a couple of heavy sets of 5-6, usuall 4-5 sets total. day1: Squat 10x3(setsxreps), Weighted crunches 4x6 &nb sp; day2: Push Press 10x3, Saxon Bends & Russian Twists 4x6 day3: Deadlift 10x3, Weighted Leg raises 4x6 For assitance I add in Good AMs, Glute Ham raises, Front Squats, Bugarian Squats, Bench, tricep work, curls, pull ups on various days either 3x10 or 4x6. For conditioning I do either a bodyweight circuit program or some interval work running or concept II rowing, usually off days 2 or 3 times/week I figure this is OK although any suggestions to improve things would be appreciated. My main questions lie in how often to practice events. Right now everything is ice and snow up here so it is limited. When I can get outside should I do event training 2-3 times week and reduce strength work to twice? What about heading to the local track and field club to train with the throwers? I know alot of scottish Heavy events athletes compete in both but are most track clubs interested in letting you join in using a scottish hammer and doing the weight throw stuff(stone is essentiall shot so I assume this is OK).

Greg Bell Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 11/08/04 Status: Offline Points: 83	Post Options Post Reply Quote Greg Bell Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 2/08/05 at 7:30am
	Nick, Since you are stuck indoors, focus your training a little more on Plyometric exercises. Think athletic and explosive! (Med Ball- Jumping- etc.) Do some line drills (V.P. Productions Training Tapes) As soon as you can get outdoors- do it. The biggest gains you can make as a new thrower will be with your technique. Increasing your strength will only help if you have the technique and proper form to harness the weight room gains. Volume and intensity of throwing should be up to you (age, work, background, free time, availability of equipment, throwing fields, etc�) Each person is different. Have some goals defined. Use your head, think about the throws, do some research- Always work on your weaknesses! (This is something that has taken me a while to learn!) Critically examine your throwing and seek to improve with each throw/ session. Find a local thrower that can help you with pointers. I am fortunate to have access to several athletes who have helped me immeasurable over the past two years, I owe them a lot! Most importantly- always have fun��Be thankful that you are among the people who have the desire and ability to throw the weights and get better! G.Bell