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   I know that you want to throw with your dominant side(right handed guys would throw with thier right hand) but do you guys ever throw with the opposite side? If not do you find there is a muscle imbalance? Has it ever caused a problem with training in the gym?

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obrnpwrlftr Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 8/09/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 11	Post Options Post Reply Quote obrnpwrlftr Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Training question Posted: 8/16/10 at 10:07am
	I know that you want to throw with your dominant side(right handed guys would throw with thier right hand) but do you guys ever throw with the opposite side? If not do you find there is a muscle imbalance? Has it ever caused a problem with training in the gym?

Joel Sim Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/26/07 Status: Offline Points: 560	Post Options Post Reply Quote Joel Sim Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/17/10 at 12:37am
	I've been told to throw from both sides early in the season.

Throwgrl Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 8/21/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 198	Post Options Post Reply Quote Throwgrl Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/21/10 at 6:29pm
	I like to throw the stones and WOB sometimes with each arm, just to keep even strength, although my left is the strongest. I don't throw WFD with my right because of a wrist problem, but it would be a good idea for someone else. I tried winding the hammer to the right, but my body did not like it at all. You could try it though. I think there are exercises and lifts a person could do to keep both arms strong.
	You can overcome adversity!

mthompson33 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Postaholic Joined: 8/27/09 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1369	Post Options Post Reply Quote mthompson33 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/21/10 at 10:59pm
	I find that both winding the hammer opposite direction and throwing sheaf both ways really help. Both of these seem develop muscle strength that assist in the primary hand throw. I like doing LWFD opposite hand to reinforce technique.
	Matt Thompson "If you wake up and you're not in pain, you know you're dead." -- Russian Proverb

Old Dude Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 9/07/04 Location: Cali Status: Offline Points: 263	Post Options Post Reply Quote Old Dude Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/23/10 at 5:22am
	Although I am right handed, I toss the WOB left-handed. I do this as it spreads the wear and tear out among both shoulders. The stones and weights for distance are taking a toll on me.
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Tommi Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 8/10/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 74	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tommi Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/24/10 at 9:34am
	My actual throws are all on my right arm. I am a right handed thrower and I throw sheaf backwards so that my right hand is at the tines. It's backwards but for whatever reason it's what my body is comfortable with. I imagine its probably because I'm also a hockey player and my power hand goes on the bottom of the stick. As far as keeping things even... I throw WOB with both arms when training and I also do hammer winds/ rotations in both directions. Even outside of keeping things "even" I think that everyone should do winds in both directions. In the weight room be sure not to leave anything one sided and you will be alright. If you don't do anything with the other side of your body outside of competition you won't perform as well. Just like sprinters back in the 70's only did leg workouts. We figured out afterwards that when you work out ALL of your muscle groups you become a better athlete. It improves bloodflow, stamina, coordination, speed, power, and it also gives the added plus of not looking lopsided.
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prevail Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: 10/23/09 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote prevail Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/25/10 at 11:18am
	I throw and lift on same day,in season.If I throw all one side the low back and hip get very tight.Instead I return throw the stones and lwfd with my other hand. Also ,year round,I do winds in both directions.As more force is used this becomes more important to my own injury prevention.
	LB

RoadWarrior Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 2/02/10 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 179	Post Options Post Reply Quote RoadWarrior Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 8/26/10 at 5:46am
	I started throwing religiously right and left handed last year. I found that it helped to keep from developing muscular imbalances in my back which also lead to my SI joint not hurting as bad now when I throw. I also found that my throws have increased significantly from doing that. It also teaches you more technique stuff IMO because you basically have to teach the weak side to throw from scratch. Granted I wouldn't throw 1 day righty and 1 day lefty. I will throw righty for my normal throw, and then instead of walking back with the implement I'll toss it back lefty. I'm not saying this is a cure-all to low back and S.I. issues, but it did work for me and several of the college throwers I've coached. And worst case scenario, you mess up your hand during competition and now have a feasible back up plan to stay competitive.

matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie World Champ - '99 -'03 Joined: 9/06/04 Location: Australia Status: Offline Points: 109	Post Options Post Reply Quote matt Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/24/10 at 11:36pm
	Hi i used to throw the hammers and wob with my non dominant hand.

stormer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 4/27/10 Status: Offline Points: 269	Post Options Post Reply Quote stormer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 9/25/10 at 2:28am
	So Matt are you saying your left handed and threw right handed or are you saying you trained throwing with both hands?! Or did you throw hammers one handed ! imagine how far you could have thrown 2 handed 200ft?