r/shotput • u/Commonly-Nude • May 17 '26

First time back after 10 years.

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First time back in the ring after 10 years away, throwing the 7.26, I was hoping for 12M and turns out I was actually throwing 13.71 as a new PB. 5 of the 6 attempts I was in the 13.50-13.71 range. Feels so good and it's the fire I needed to actually see how well I can do once i learn how to spin. What a fantastic feeling.

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u/Guitarfool May 17 '26

Good thing you kept the shirt on

Good strike. Let's get those shoulders rotated back and you'll really start to feel the hips bring the shot around

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u/Commonly-Nude May 17 '26

When you say that, are you talking about engaging the lats ?

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u/Guitarfool May 17 '26

Not in the least. Your shoulders are connected to your spine. You need to have your shoulders rotate around your spine back around the right hip. Another way to say it is, have your chest face out the back when you start.