Archery Mistakes: Posture Faults

This video describes 3 posture faults and how they can affect shoulder health, back health, and the development of pain.
1. Lumbar Hyperextension causing cramping, spinal compression, and lower back tightness/pain
2. Posterior Weight Shift causing an unstable bow shoulder and misalignment of hips and spine
3. Rounded Upper Back and Shoulder Girdle causing excessive internal rotation of the shoulders, unstable shoulder blades, and neck discomfort
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This video is shot at RPM Archery in Sykesville, PA.

[@jasondulac5972]

Always great info, Christian! I’m aware that I am guilty of all three lol! Three new points for me to be focusing on during form practice!

[@archerystrong]

Thank you, Jason!

[@danwilliams418]

Great info

[@wakeupjester71]

What is the Green Simulation Band that you are using? Seems to align perfectly with an Archers shot process, and would greatly assist in perfecting ones draw. Will you please provide a link? Thank you and Great Information as always from your channel.

[@archerystrong]

Thank you! MD-50 Gear Shot Saver

[@javierromero2803]

I shoot barebow and I was always told to roll your upper back a bit forward, hollow your chest, this makes aiming easier but it's contrary to what you're saying in the 3rd posture, is that problematic for your back muscles?

[@archerystrong]

Hi Javier, the information in this video applies to shooting a compound bow. With a bare bow, posture will be different. What you're describing is fine when shooting a bare bow. It sounds like you're referring to a posture to help with "canting" your bare bow which will work well and it is not problematic for the back muscles. However, if you shoot a lot, ensure that you are doing work to reverse that posture. Over time that posture can cause a rounding of the thoracic spine, upper back, and shoulder blades.