Stability

[elk_hunter]

Does anyone have any recommended exercises to increase arm stability when holding a drawn bow? Am I correct in assuming that the stability mainly comes from the shoulder? Or something else? I find that when I hold my drawn bow for 20-30s or more, my arm starts moving quite a bit and would like to tighten that up. Pushups? Bench press? Repeated bow drawing and gently releasing (without firing) for long periods of time?

 

[sreekers]

Cable row, pull ups, anything that will work your rear delts. Push ups will work your chest and triceps.

 

[elk_hunter]

Cool, thanks.

 

[1_pointer]

You could always just shoot your bow and only release the arrow once you've held it at full draw (30-60 sec) for a specific amount of time... A pard and I used to do this when we'd practice. Doesn't take too long and you'll see quite a bit of improvement. If that's not an option, I'd think any exercise that works the rear shoulder/upper back wouldn't hurt.