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Technical Form - strength and elbow rotation

Realising my form has lead to some interesting twists, where the arrow creeps and no consistency on the draw and anchor. Was it a strength issue? I tried to build a program, but after 1 week I found another issue. Here is the program; Archer's hold Building endurance at full draw - 4x 3reps Mon, Tue, Wed Band pull-apart Opening the chest and back - 5x 5 reps Daily Dumb-bell rows Raw pulling power - 5x 5 reps Thu, Fri Push-up Stabilizing the front arms - 10x 5 reps Daily Plank Keeping posture straight - 60 secs Daily Looks like I may be having a muscle control issue based how I am losing elbow rotation during setup. Six ways to improve your recurve release ,  Training the body ,  The Characteristics of Shoulder Muscles in Archery Athletes ,  Executing the Perfect Shot Cycle The secret to maintaining proper front arm position is establishing it before you begin your draw, not trying to adjust it under tension. Here’s my step-by-step process: Start with the proper grip. Posi...

Getting started with barebow

Recently completed my checklist to participate in an archery competition. This is by participation in the the Barebow Asia 2026, Malaysia. There were 2 rounds, each with 6 ends. Each end, 6 arrows were shot at target with a distance of 50m. if not mistaken, the size is 122cm with 10 rings. Rather not mention the score. Am more pressed to fix the form, and to have more practices. Called up coach Harvey for a session and met him at his new place in Ampang. Lessons learnt in that 1+ hour. Feet stance corrected for open stance, and feet to be parallel. Now standing more at 45deg to the target, than the almost 90deg to target. Use lighter bow poundage to practice instead of the 34#. When starting to set and setup, use core and twist body back towards the draw arm. Helps to get the Latissimus dorsi to get moving. The bow arm should have the elbow already turned, and bow grip rest in the palm of the hand as it push forward and shoulders down. The draw arm should be pulled back and keeping...