Alan H's 2012 in season log

[o1d_dude]

My back is sore so we pulled out the womens hammer and wound that in sets of 5-6 winds. I'm just NOT in the groove, here, but am trying to work on lifting the hammer to a high point behind me. Did about 30 winds, then 6 throws...*reach* for that high point, relax, and get my head outta the way at the delivery. Throws about 90-94 feet.

These distances (only 8-12' more than your light hammer) tell me that you're not going fast enough. The whole reason for training with the underweight hammer is to build up your ability to go faster (better balance, better technique, etc).

The pull is "UP". Now show me some throws over 100-105'.

Highlands Hula, baby!

[Alan H]

These distances (only 8-12' more than your light hammer) tell me that you're not going fast enough. The whole reason for training with the underweight hammer is to build up your ability to go faster (better balance, better technique, etc).

The pull is "UP". Now show me some throws over 100-105'.

Highlands Hula, baby!

I usually do go 100+ with the 12 pounder, just that my back is bothering me. So these were about 80% throws. I just wanted to get the hips doing the ju-ju and work on that "reach for the high point" in the back. Also, it's the first workout of the season for Ted and I didn't wanna kill the man on his first day!

I'll be stretching and warming that sore area in my lower back today, tomorrow and this weekend. At that point hopefully things will loosen up and I can start putting some speed on it.

All that said, I'm seriously NOT in the groove with hammer yet, so I'll be winding a bunch over the next couple of weeks.