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Zanatos1914

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Bowling and Working Out
« on: November 05, 2013, 03:08:13 PM »
Was just wondering if anybody was using weight training as a method to help with bowling...

During normal bowling season I try to avoid heavy weights because the larger the more difficulty I have with bowling... Incline and shoulder exercises are extremly light because I dont want the tightness and extra stress added on with bowling...

Just started a new exercise to get more power.....
Started using a single leg balance exercise with my finishing leg and doing arm curl with the opposite leg.... This should give me more balance and power... Just a thought...
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2013, 03:21:31 PM »
You're doing good stuff. Don't do heavy weights with shoulder exercises, as you don't want to get bulky and restrict arm motion. It's not a question, it's a must. I know, as I also played baseball and it follows mostly the same stuff for arm and balance exercises
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2013, 03:39:40 PM »
Jogging / Stationary bike program at home.
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2013, 04:13:16 PM »
I do the stair climber and leg presses for strength in the lower body and legs, especially my thighs. I would like to do squats, but too much basketball has destroyed my knees somewhat.

I do boxing reps on elastic cords for toning shoulders and keeping my upper body limber.
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2013, 01:11:32 AM »

Lighter weights with more reps is a great way to go. Plenty of cardio for overall fitness, and some leg work will keep your base strong, too.  Nutrition is often overlooked but shouldn't be at all.
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2013, 10:24:21 AM »
All good suggestions, I agree!
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Re: Bowling and Working Out
« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2013, 10:43:04 AM »
I like to work the legs alot, along with my core. I do light work up top, but nothing too heavy. I'm a small guy, so I really can't muscle it, so good balance and solid core is paramount.
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