Sport Specific Lifting

Thought it might be fun to compare some of the lifts we may do that specifically help, (hopefully), with the games.  By that, a lift that mimics the throws.  I have several I like, they seem to work, perhaps psychologically.  Anyhow, here's one I like for the caber.

Take the 45# Oly bar and stand it up vertically in front of you.  Hold onto the bar as low down as possible.  I am looking to explode up with the bar, then a slower return down to the start.  My starting position is just above the knees, then explode upwards so that my hands are about top of head high.  As I started this lift a few years ago I would never add weght to the top of the bar, however, over time, I have had fun adding weight to the top, (Hint -- Use a Collar), this keeps the implement top heavy and requires a fair amount of control -- especially as you continue to add weight.

Caution:  If you try it, don't lift with others around or if in a gym too close to mirrors.  Kind of like the caber in that most of the length and weight is overhead.

Any others???

Here are some things I did (do) for the sheaf "back in the day".  I throw with my left hand on the tines. Using the lat machine, I would stand with my right side toward the machine, my left hand holding the handle at shoulder level (handle and hand are by the right shoulder) and pull with left arm straight, down to the left knee.  I would also do it with the right to stay balanced.

I would also do a more ballistic form of this with a heavy med ball.  I put it in a laundry bag.  Got into the throwing position, brought left arm up to parallel with the ground and throw it hard as I could into the ground with the left arm staying straight and the ball going to the ground.

Coach Mac wrote: I wouldn't get to carried away with specific lifting... how about over weight throwing ....   You have got to stay FOCUSED on what you are trying to acomplish in the WEIGHT ROOM

I do agree with you, hell, sure you wrote the book on lifting and what works vs. what does not.

Once my heavy lifting is done I do enjoy some lifts that mimic the throws.  And about this time of year, chomping at the bit to get outside and throw I get a wee bit bored in the gym and do like to spice it up.  I am sure many others are the same way.

With limited daylight, leaving for work at can't see o'clock and returning home at can't see o'clock, frozen ground, ice, snow, etc., you gotta get your throwing fix in some how.

I would so rather throw, but, patience, that's coming soon.

I do remember you saying to lift to throw.  But, all sunshine makes a desert --- need some spice, ya know!!!!!

Actually they did dumbass.  Go back to accusing people of doing steroids, and leave telling people how to train to those who have actually WON something.

Coach Mac wrote: I wouldn't get to carried away with specific lifting...how about over weight throwing ....    You have got to stay FOCUSED on what you are trying to acomplish in the WEIGHT ROOM...

Not to be rude..but Vierra has sport specific lifts on his video! I just try to learn from the best.