The Shot Put Cannon

Steve Bartholomew over at Dominator Athletics is very serious about testing his implements.  He has thrown them out of moving vehicles, run over them with semi trucks, had the top throwers in the world throw them, and even shot them out of a cannon.  Check out Steve’s shot put test below.

New Jacko Gill Training Video

Jacko Gill recently posted a new video of his training.  It looks to me like he has put on some good weight since the last videos I’ve seen of him.  He writes at the end of the video that he is up near 22o pounds now.  It is rare to see such a top talent in the throws, forego the college system.  It will be interesting to see how [...]

Can a broken weight be fixed?

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If you have any experience with the weight throw, I’m sure you’ve found yourself trying to tape up or epoxy a broken ball to get you through another practice session.  While the balls have become quite a bit more durable over the last couple of years, they have also become more expensive, and the companies have become less willing to warrantee them. 

Dominator Athletics has really been pushing the [...]

NTCA Throws Clinic

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This year’s NTCA throws clinic is fast approaching on November 11th and 12th.  The event will be held in Portage, Indiana.  Mark Harsha has done a great job getting a nice mix of speakers dealing with hammer, shot, disc, and javelin, covering all competitive levels of our sport.  Click the link below for additional details.  NTCA Throws Clinic Info

KETTLEBELL FOR MASTERS ATHLETES

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Every athlete who trains and competes into his 40′s, 50′s and beyond will be affected by factors beyond his control. Testosterone wanes, muscles tighten, body systems tire and other commitments steal time formerly spent working out.

Enter the kettlebell. Ranging in weight from a few pounds to over 100 pounds, a kettlebell can offer whole body workouts anywhere, any time. The same equipment that created Russian supermen before [...]