shooter specific weight training

[opshin556]

Guys, looking for input.
I have been using 15-20 pd dumbbells one in each hand with which I perform repititions as I would pull and point my sidearm.
albeit slow and deliberate motions.
Both dumbells starting from rest position moving to meet at chest then straight out front.
I recently started shooting local ipsc matches and seem to perform consistently in the top 10% - 15% of my division
Not sure if the training has contributed or not?
thoughts? experiences?

 

[mberry223]

Re: shooter specific weight training

I'm not in the top 10-15%, but I do compete. Tips I've read deal a lot with grip strength (Captain of Crush workouts) and Simply holding your pistol up at presentation for as long as you can, freestyle, strong-hand and off-hand. I do the Captain of Crush stuff and I can see a difference in my grip strength, not sure I can say its helped my shooting that much though.

The Enos forum has a lot of great stuff to help you improve your competition shooting. I've only been competing for a few months and I've picked up a lot of good stuff there.

 

[Oddball Six]

Re: shooter specific weight training

For offhand rifle I actually have an 18lb steel bar that I hold one end in an offhand standing position as an endurance excercise.

 

[opshin556]

Re: shooter specific weight training

thanks i will check out Enos

 

[Steck]

Re: shooter specific weight training

Isometric training should be a big part of your training routine. This means that your muscles are contracting, but not moving. So basically you are holding a position for 30-60 seconds. As the muscle get accustomed to holding the contraction under tension, you will have less of a tendency to tremble when holding your rifle. Isometric training for the shoulders, biceps, forearms, and even the core will be beneficial.

 

[jimbowe]

Re: shooter specific weight training

Hang a weight from your gun (attached to the front swivel, for instance). Hold the gun until you start shaking uncontrollably.