Just an observation...
...from a mere 2 sessions of 'mixed SPTs'.
- And by mixed, what I mean is mixed between using my 40# naked training bow & my 36# fully-dressed club bow.
Whilst I feel pretty comfortable training with the 40# limbs now - to the degree where I'm starting to consider stepping up my club limbs to 42# (Akusta Tenbris, Merlin, ?170) in August/September - I'm actually finding the SPT program harder with the lighter-poundage but heavier bow!
- i.e. that the weight of the bow itself is more of a limiting factor (with the addition of the Fuse Blades, particularly) than the limb poundage right now.
I think this proves that I need to modify my training regime with the addition of exercises specifically targeted to improving the vertical weight-bearing capacity of the outstretched bow arm. Until I find something more 'scientific', a water-filled 4L milk carton & an old 'kite-killer' strap will suffice for now.
- The Lion is nothing if not inventive & resourceful
...from a mere 2 sessions of 'mixed SPTs'.
- And by mixed, what I mean is mixed between using my 40# naked training bow & my 36# fully-dressed club bow.
Whilst I feel pretty comfortable training with the 40# limbs now - to the degree where I'm starting to consider stepping up my club limbs to 42# (Akusta Tenbris, Merlin, ?170) in August/September - I'm actually finding the SPT program harder with the lighter-poundage but heavier bow!
- i.e. that the weight of the bow itself is more of a limiting factor (with the addition of the Fuse Blades, particularly) than the limb poundage right now.
I think this proves that I need to modify my training regime with the addition of exercises specifically targeted to improving the vertical weight-bearing capacity of the outstretched bow arm. Until I find something more 'scientific', a water-filled 4L milk carton & an old 'kite-killer' strap will suffice for now.
- The Lion is nothing if not inventive & resourceful