Building a back made for a bow

With Joe Gibbs being able to draw a 210 pound bow, I've just found myself wondering how his back could possibly be bigger and scarier than yours

The back of a machine.

I bought a 105# @ 32" English longbow as my first bow. I could only draw it back to about 24" at first. It took me about 3 months to be able to reach 32" draw. Now I can shoot it all day without fatigue. Drawing a heavy bow is 50% strength and 50% technique. I handed my bow to a buff guy at the range who was shooting a 60# compound bow. He was able to draw it back, but it was so uncontrolled that there is no way he could have shot it. I think the best exercise is simply to drawing the bow with an arrow nocked to force you to be in control. It's a very specific motion that needs to be trained and repeated. Your bow arm shoulder is going to be in a lot of pain at first. That's also why technique is important: to reduce the risk of injury.

Awesome video man! When you said your "lighter draw" is 135lbs... i laughed out loud! Strong man! Ya, Big muscle doesn't necessarily mean functional muscle! You described it perfectly! Can't wait for part 2!!

I can relate to the why aspect of training. I said in a recent IG post that my calisthenics is a solution in search of a problem. For me despite trying lots of things I haven’t found the problem that I am good enough socially connect which includes calisthenics itself. I must be the ultimate nerd.

It's not everyday you see a living Fian Champion :')

Love the historical and nerdom references throughout! The band exercises starting around 2:20 are also excellent for strengthening the rotator cuffs and increasing mobility.

Thanks for the tips and advice. I've started using my bows again since discovering your channel.

Impressive muscles and great content!

Thanks for this! These “at home” tips will really help bc I have to drive way out to the closest range. I find my lower back gets into after an hour of practice. Also great advice on the elbow sleeve. Close to the end of the hour I can feel my elbow and shoulder “rising” to alleviate fatigue instead of staying “set” in the technique. 🏹

Thanks! I am rather new to archery and feel I need to train my back for more strength. Great tips.

My arms just about healed from the break back in January. Your vids have been giving me motivation to keep on doing my physical therapy so I can finally get into archery in a couple months! Physical therapy is no joke 😅 but it works for sure.

I promise I’m looking respectfully. You’re doing the people a great service 🫡

The archery club at school is the same, when we first entered we were not allowed to hold a bow. However, one of the physical training uses RUBBER TIRES. I got bored but finally I was able to use my bow!!!! 😂😂

Always impressive, you're a real warrior 👍

The hunchback thing was probably rowers at the Mary Rose not the archers, no other find from battlefield supports the hunchback theory.

Time to put some of these on my list for archery practice.

your so strong💪

Definitely adding some of these into my routine. As a rock climber, I use the cable machines to be able to work my back in specific pulling angles. It really helped when I started archery. Especially since I do thumb draw, I can help strengthen that grip by pulling with the same grip. Thank you for adding to my training arsenal. Keep slaying, hoss 🏹🤘🏿🤙🏿

Motivational. Thank you bro