Workouts

::Stretchy Band Workout (worth checking out)::

::General Muscle Building Exercises for Archers::

This is a suggested week-by-week workout to stay in shape and tone your body for archery endeavors. While not required, it is recommended you try to hit the gym to stay in shape. Not only to improve your shooting game but  to stay healthy and energized. Though workouts vary person to person, and it really depends on the dedication of the individual archer, you should try your best to touch on some of these basic workout routines below!
Week 1TuesdayThursdaySaturday
Calisthenics:Calisthenics:Calisthenics:
**On practice
day focus on:
Jumping Jacks (15)Jumping Jacks (17)Jumping Jacks (23)
Anochor point Pushups (10)Pushups (11)Pushups (14)
GripToe Touches (15)Toe Touches (17)Toe Touches (23)
DrawToe Raises (25)Toe Raises (28)Toe Raises (30)
ReleaseSit ups (10)Sit ups (11)Sit ups (14)
Isometrics (10 minutes)Isometrics (10 minutes)Isometrics (12 minutes)
Weight Training:Weight Training:Weight Training:
Bench Press (3 sets)PressBench Press (3 sets)
Upright Rowing (3 sets)CurlsUpright Rowing (3 sets)
Shoulder Shrug Lateral RaisesShoulder Shrug
Weighted BowWeighted BowWeighted Bow
Jog 1 mileJog 1 mileJog 1.125 mile

Week 2MondayWednesdayFriday
Calisthenics:Calisthenics:Calisthenics:
Shooting
practice (1 - 2 times)
Jumping Jacks (22)Jumping Jacks (20)Jumping Jacks (25)
Pushups (13)Pushups (12)Pushups (15)
Toe Touches (22)Toe Touches (20)Toe Touches (25)
Toe Raises (30)Toe Raises (30)Toe Raises (30)
Sit ups (13)Sit ups (1)Sit ups (15)
Isometrics (12 minutes)Isometrics (12 minutes)Isometrics (12 minutes)
Weight Training:Weight Training:Weight Training:
PressBench Press (3 sets)Press
Forearm CurlsUpright Rowing (3 sets)Forearm curls
Lateral RaisesShoulder Shrug Lateral Raises
Weighted BowWeighted BowWeighted Bow
Jog 1 mileJog 1.125 mileJog 1 mile

Week 3TuesdayThursday
Calisthenics:Calisthenics:
Shooting
practice (2 - 3 times)
Jumping Jacks (25)Jumping Jacks (25)
Pushups (15)Pushups (15)
Toe Touches (25)Toe Touches (25)
Toe Raises (30)Toe Raises (30)
Sit ups (15)Sit ups (15)
Isometrics (13 minutes)Isometrics (13 minutes)
Weight Training:Weight Training:
PressPress
Upright RowingForearm Curls
Lateral RaisesLateral Raises
Shoulder ShrugWeighted Bow
Jog 1.5 mileJog 1 mile

Week 4TuesdayThursday
Calisthenics:Calisthenics:
Shooting Practice (2 - 3 times)Jumping Jacks (25)Jumping Jacks (25)
Doylestown Competition Pushups (15)Pushups (15)
Toe Touches (25)Toe Touches (25)
Toe Raises (30)Toe Raises (30)
Sit ups (15)Sit ups (15)
Isometrics (14 minutes)Isometrics (15 minutes)
Weight Training:Weight Training:
PressPress
Upright RowingUpright Rowing
Lateral RaisesLateral Raises
Shoulder ShrugShoulder Shrug
Jog 1.125 mileJog 1.5 mile

Week 5TuesdayThursday
Calisthenics:Calisthenics:
Shooting times (2 - 3 times)Jumping Jacks (25)Jumping Jacks (25)
Rhode Island CompetitionPushups (15)Pushups (15)
Toe Touches (25)Toe Touches (25)
Toe Raises (30)Toe Raises (30)
Sit ups (15)Sit ups (15)
Isometrics (14 minutes)Isometrics (14 minutes)
Weight Training:Weight Training:
PressPress
Upright RowingUpright Rowing
Lateral RaisesLateral Raises
Shoulder ShrugShoulder Shrug
Jog 1.125 mileJog 1 mile

Week 6
Repeat Week 5 Routine
Shooting Practice (2 - 3 times)
Spring Forwaed Star FITA Competition
Week 7
Repeat Week 5 Routine Adding 5 to each Calisthenics
Shooting Practice (2 - 3 times)
Week 8
Repeat Week 5 Routine Adding 5 to each Calisthenics
Shooting Practice (2 - 3 times)
NC 100 JOAD star FITA
Week 9
Repeat Week 8
Shooting Practice (2 - 3 times)
Open Spring Fling
Week 10
Repeat Week 8
Shooting (2 - 3 times)