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Originally Posted by thunk Both Marcus and rgs probably know much more than I so I am hapy to go along with them. I suppose it depends to a great extent on what sort of fitness you have at present. If you still feel the need for exercise, you could do worse than check out the Tenzone site here which has a very good section on fitness exercises. |
I'm only basing this opinion on results personal to me. It's only recently that my form has clicked into a place where I feel much less tense when shooting. I still feel excercise is a good thing too, especially on the draw arm if you are struggling to actually get the bow to where it lets off. I spent years in the gym and continue to be quite strong in my upper body. Not all people live in gyms and will need to build up strength slowly.
Marcus, have you ever tried to draw your bow with your other arm? I can't do it too well. I shoot a left hand bow, but I'm right handed ( left eye dominant) I would expect my right side to be stronger, however a few years of shooting has made my left hand side stronger. To get a compound to the point of let off does need some degree of strength, even if you are lucky enough not to notice it any more.