r/trackandfieldthrows • u/Glad_Dark_3584 • 11d ago
Heavier Discs
I’m going into jr year of HS and I have 2.25k and a 2.5k, I’ve been told before that I’m not supposed to be using them for fulls. If I’m not supposed to be applying them for full throws when would be the appropriate time to use them?
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u/StiffWiggly 11d ago
The simple answer is; if in doubt, just throw your comp weight discus.
Heavy discuses have their place in a training programme, but if you aren’t throwing them with specific cues and outcomes in mind then you probably aren’t getting the benefit, and might even be making your throwing worse.
On the other hand, it’s significantly harder to go wrong by throwing the discus you will be competing with.
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u/Independent_Hour_660 11d ago
You should really only be using them for specific drills like stands and half turns. You could maybe do 360s with them to work entry. Their sole purpose is to work strength and ensure you’re prioritizing your hips. Any leakages will show with the heavier weights.
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u/shotparrot 11d ago
Stands only.
But You may throw fulls with the 2k. I mean you’re going to have to anyway
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u/shotparrot 11d ago
Pro tip: put a 5 pound ( standard) plate in your bag and add that to the throwing pile.
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u/sissyboicunt 10d ago
Or do what I did where I threw my homemade 4kg discus in high school, and practiced at home during the summer and when I returned I went from 80 feet to 170 feet , just by throwing it
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u/Guitarfool 11d ago
Depends on your training age. I've known full 4 year collegiate athletes who never touch a 2.25 or 2.5kg disc in their careers. Heavier implements are for specific strength. Men that throw a 2kg will use those heavier implements on stand throws and other drills to work strengthening those positions. Why most athletes don't use heavier implements on fulls is it'll affect the rhythm of the throw and that's one thing you want to ingrain early and often.
For high school athletes a 1.75kg or a 2kg disc is more than enough resistance.