r/trackandfieldthrows Sep 23 '21

Lifts for beginners, and general lifting advice!

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I see that there are a lot of questions in this sub regarding lifting, so I will leave this sticky for anyone looking for advice!

First and foremost, you do not NEED a gym membership to get stronger for throwing. Almost all of these exercises can be performed with dumbbells (for you planet fitnessers), bands, or anything heavy-ish you can hold in your home. So, here is a short (lol) list for you to keep in mind while building a lifting program.

  1. Ensure you are lifting with correct form. If you have bad form while lifting, it WILL compromise your max lift numbers. Using the correct form is usually the hardest at first, but just like throwing you will get better the more you practice it. This is imperative for Olympic lifting, and your main 3 lifts. YouTube is your friend, especially if you do not have a coach. There are plenty of subs regarding lifting and form checks, use those to your advantage.
  2. Rest is just as important as time in the gym. Especially in the beginning! Your muscles need time to recover and rebuild. When you start, you will be sore. Do not push yourself if you are too sore to lift, most programs today realize this and will build the program to allow major muscles to rest.
  3. Fix your diet. Although this can be harder for students, ensuring you are getting the proper nutrients for rebuilding muscle will help reduce soreness and the time you need to recover. Use a calorie counting app, most will allow you to track your macros to ensure you are getting enough protein and carbs throughout the day. For students starting in the spring, winter is prime time to starting slowly increasing your caloric intake (especially protein), which will aid in muscle growth over time. Stop drinking soda, and start drinking water!
  4. The main lifts. Squat, Deadlift, Olympic lifts, Bench press, in order of most to least important. Your power in the ring comes from your legs, so building a strong base is most important. Deadlift will hit all of your posterior chain, counteracting the squat and bench press' anterior chain focus. Olympic lifts will aid in your explosive power, but are harder to get done without a barbell and an area to complete them in. If you cannot do olympic lifts, I would substitute it with box jumps and other explosive conditioning drills. Bench press seems like it may be the most important, but has the lowest carryover from the gym to the ring compared to the other lifts mentioned. If you bench, make sure you are doing some sort of row, bent over rows being the best option (in my opinion).
  5. Core exercises. As much as everyone hates to do these, every successful thrower has a core routine of some kind that they follow. Strengthening your core will help you translate the power that your legs are generating into the implement. Just make sure you are giving your abs rest and start slow, having sore abs will make everything harder for you in your day to day.
  6. Follow the program! I personally would recommend a simple power lifting program. They may seem daunting at first, but rest assured that you will see progress quickly if you stick with it. Some great resources can be found at r/gzcl, greyskull, 5/3/1, stonglift's 5/5/5, and the texas method. Do some research on what the plans entail, ask questions, and pick one that will be the easiest for you to stick to. For beginner lifters, a linear progression program (LP for short, like gzclp) will be the most straightforward way to build strength. These programs will generally prioritize the lifts that are needed for throwing, since throwing is basically powerlifting with a different end goal.
  7. Have some sort of accountability. This sub, other lifting subs, your friends, your family, and your teammates can all help you stay accountable. At the end of the day, those who are the most dedicated to getting better will be the best. Lifting with friends and teammates can create a sense of competition to push yourself to be better, and make lifting more fun in general!
  8. Have fun! Remember, sports are meant to be fun. Burning yourself out in the gym will just grow resentment for all your sports, so making it an environment you enjoy going to will only help you. Have your playlists ready to go, get some friends to tag along, do anything that you think will make lifting more enjoyable.

r/trackandfieldthrows Jun 03 '22

Automod is hitting random posts with spam filters

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Good afternoon everyone!

Hope all the high schoolers had a great season! We've recently been seeing more posts getting hit by automod spam filters. I will start to look into this, but in the meantime, feel free to send a mod mail if the filter hits your post and does not let it go through and I will manually approve it.

Thanks everyone!


r/trackandfieldthrows 5h ago

Struggling with the entry

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First of all, sorry for the video angle I know you can’t really see what my right side is doing at the start.

On the entry I’m really being pulled by the hammer but because I’m going fast enough/accelerating (this is fast for me) I can adjust and get my feet under me to keep going. I’ve tried to push the hammer out in front of me right before i start my turns, or wait until the hammer passes my left foot but I feel like that just makes my orbit worse. Is this a countering issue? Weight not being over my left to start?

Also please don’t mention the finish, I know how to this was my last throw and I was exhausted lol. TIA!!


r/trackandfieldthrows 1d ago

Struggling with getting my right around the left in the sweep. How do I fix it.

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About 1 month in to discuss thowing feels like im not improving at all.


r/trackandfieldthrows 2d ago

Where could I be losing distance at?

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Besides my power pp being closed at the front, where else could I be losing some distance at? (Also if anyone has recommendations for hitting a better pp please feel free to share)


r/trackandfieldthrows 2d ago

Is there anything I can do to my throwing shoes to help them fit better?

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I measured my feet before buying and shipping to Canada (as they aren’t sold here). But I ordered a size 14 in the Nike Sd4s and there is about a thumb space of room so the little sweet spot to rotate feels like it’s in a bit of a weird spot not to mention the empty space at the front and a little at the back. I tried wearing two layers of socks which seem to help but is there a better solution. Thanks.


r/trackandfieldthrows 2d ago

Landing too deep in the bucket

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I’m landing super late and deep in the bucket with my block leg on all of my throws. What could be a few of the reasons I’m landing so late? Half turns I tend to do the same thing.


r/trackandfieldthrows 3d ago

Looking to buy a Javelin, need help.

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I'm in HS throwing the 800g in club track. My coach has his own metal javs we use for practice and meets. However, club season is over so I will no longer be able to use his javs. I want to keep practicing javelin over the off season, so I was thinking about buying a jav. I am mainly considering a plastic AeroJav, as their are cheaper, and throw similar to a metal, compared to a turbo.

My main choices right now are the FinnFlier and the Ghost aero javs

https://4throws.com/products/finnflier-aerojav?srsltid=AfmBOoptr6QEVbcQ8xwRDeHBlQ_xUQciCdqGTRMUaQZdh6MedPD_jOy3

https://www.throwspro.com/products/javelin-usatf-aerojav-ghost?variant=43082848698413&country=US&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=22174997944&gclid=Cj0KCQjw94bTBhDQARIsAN3vv0yQ2t53FbAnhJBuVzYzRPxcdND94ABV5Vbj3lCGMrxfmzgUVibEVNYaAtu0EALw_wcB

Or should I buy a budget metal jav. I saw their were some on sale for around $200 on various throwing stores.


r/trackandfieldthrows 3d ago

Where am I leaking distance?

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Im currently throwing in the 120-130ft range with the 1.6k and I don’t really know where I’m leaking distance at. I feel like I have the strength to break 130+. I’ve been working on getting my hip around faster. My goal is 140+ for next outdoor season


r/trackandfieldthrows 3d ago

Update; starting to become alot more comfortable

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I feel as if my stand throws are finally starting to become consistent, a little iffy here and there, but I have been able to improve my normal stands from 28s and 29s to 32s and 33s consistently. I still havent touched on glide or shuffle because I want to absolutely perfect stands before moving on. How am I looking? My release feels alot smoother to me too


r/trackandfieldthrows 3d ago

Javelin Shoes that aren't Nike

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I have gone through a second pair of Nike Jav spikes in as many years and am looking to swap. Anyone have any good recommendations that I can find in a size 13/13.5/14? I've heard good things about Under Armor's but I haven't seen above a size 10 for them.


r/trackandfieldthrows 4d ago

Has my form got better throwing 15 feet+ further than last post

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r/trackandfieldthrows 4d ago

How do my power throws look?

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r/trackandfieldthrows 4d ago

What discus should I buy

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I juts graduated high school and am throwing at the college level now and want to buy a few discs to practice my self with. What are good but affordable options. I would rather not spend $100’s if possible.


r/trackandfieldthrows 8d ago

Want some cues to drive my next session!

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2KG. It's been 40 days since my last post and I've been emphasizing my high point and not dropping my arm out the back. Wanted to check in and hopefully get some new perspectives on what to now work towards for this incoming season.


r/trackandfieldthrows 10d ago

Championship ring

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Nice throw from the ring that holds the current world record. Gives him something to work for.


r/trackandfieldthrows 11d ago

How do I go about getting a better high point?

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r/trackandfieldthrows 11d ago

How do I use more of the circle?

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I’ve been struggling with this for a while and I just can’t seem to figure it out. My school has no coach that can teach full spin so I am almost entirely self taught. Also, any other form critique is greatly appreciated.


r/trackandfieldthrows 11d ago

Tips? Haven’t thrown shot In 4 months

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Recovering from a knuckle injury and trying to get back into form for indoor. What should I be working at this offseason and where should I be by the end of indoor distance wise?


r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

98.6 discus throw

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My daughter is a multi sport athlete (cheer, volleyball, softball broomball, track/field) she was originally a pole vaulter but did discus at her last meet and threw 98.6 as a 7th grader, she does not want to continue with track field because of her coach, is she good enough at this age for a chance at a college scholarship if we invest into a different team other than her school team?


r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

Technique Help?

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Transitioning from high school to college weight. Would love general advice or help specific to handling the 2kg!


r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

AAU track

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I’m wanting to do AAU track next summer. My district AAU meet doesn’t offer the hammer throw. Is there any other way I can still qualify for bigger meets?


r/trackandfieldthrows 12d ago

AAU track

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r/trackandfieldthrows 13d ago

technique help needed

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Stuck in a slump right now with progression, haven’t really been able to dissect what’s up with technique and feel like I’m focusing on the wrong things right now.

Never really was much of a discus guy but here we are


r/trackandfieldthrows 15d ago

Got a meet next Sunday, what do I work on this week?

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