USA's Week Q&A | Meet Week Questions, Tapering, How Far Am I Throwing??

How do I taper for a competition? What does my lifting look like meet week? Have I gotten any injuries throwing shot put? What's my favorite snack before a competition?
Thank y'all for all the questions on my Instagram!
If I didn't get to yours, we are going to do lots of Q and A's in the future so stay tuned.
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[@erichsullins8408]

You have to live it.

[@killiancurran5143]

I'm a sprinter, and as someone who is very interested in maximising performance and just training in general, this video was absolutely brilliant. Seeing a top level guy be so enthusiastic to help people and share such genuine knowledge is really brilliant. I think its very important that elite guys like yourself help out up and coming athletes and engage with the community. Its something that my own event seriously lacks which I find quite disappointing. I shared your channel on the track and field sub-reddit on reddit and I think a lot of people seemed interested in it. There is a great community on there and I'd encourage you yourself to promote your channel on there to grow your audience. Really enjoying the videos though Ryan, keep it up👍👍

[@RyanCrouser23]

Thank you! I really appreciate it!

[@drewpea1963]

So great you have a KZbin channel!

[@b4dys3]

I have literally done what you said about basically over hyping yourself with pump up music much too early before the meet! Learned that the hard way😅

[@francoodendaal6554]

What a guy! Hope this channel pops off! Great Content! Cheers from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@70footer]

Great video Ryan. One question that you didn't get that might be interesting in future..... you are one of the all time best at big meet competitions, what is your mental focus going into a big meet and how is it that you are able to respond to another throwers big throw, with your own PR on your next throw so often? World Champs you threw your first 75 foot throw right after Kovacs, and going back a few years, you went over 74ft first time after Joe hit a big throw at nationals. Incredible competitor you are!!

[@jsntran]

Have you picked up the discus since high school? Curious to see how far you could throw one. Could be the modern John Godina.

[@greasysmig8966]

Hey Ryan, I’m wondering what you diet is. Is it similar to things that powerlifters or strongman do or is it something different.

[@TheGudeGym]

Noticed the 23.77m in the back ground

[@shotparrot]

Must be a typo. No one can throw that far.

[@schererman6410]

Might be best practice throw?

[@yashchaudhary9329]

I'm your big fan sir

[@huntergreene4344]

Thank you for answering my pre meet snack question lol

[@micahmiller2190]

Get excited like a little kid when u post 😂

[@LB-nh7jy]

Please do a Video about strengthening for the hand and fingers.

[@tomassandnes6579]

Hey! Can you do a video on smart drills to do for the rotational shot put and discus? I feel like that could be very helpful😁

[@francisconnors5305]

if your ever in Northeast Ohio, Romitos Pizza West, in Independence Ohio, best pizza in the world!!!!!! it’s a must try!!!!!!!!!

[@tonynelson8609]

You should do a video on what are the best shot puts to get and where to find them. I am a high schooler and I am looking to defend my state title but during my first title my shot got disqualified because of dents. So I had to through someone else's shot and beat my PR by 3 feet to win the title! Amazing day! But I need a new shot out for this upcoming outdoor season for high school. Just wondering what the best resource for that would be!

[@tylerpoole1557]

When my Instagram response Is on RC KZbin 😎

[@ИванКрученок]

So good

[@torinpasa1447]

That Greene machine guy throws with me on my track team, and no lie he eats that stuff every time

[@huntergreene4344]

I’ll be damned you did comment that

[@lesmoore3638]

Question: Salmon fishing in Oregon or Bass fishing in Texas?

[@erichsullins8408]

My apologies to Nick Ponzio

[@justinjstanford5853]

Deer sticks!!!!!

[@jturp1979007]

Ryan, can you please share what age you started training for throwing and what age you started lifting weights?

[@RyanCrouser23]

Started in 6th grade and I was doing light lifting at the time. I think lifting at that age is very beneficial when done in moderation with emphasis on technique

[@karansingh8266]

Ryan , how can I fix my jumping throw , it means when I throw I am not on ground contact. How can I fix it. Can you please make a video 🙏🙏 or tell me something how can I fix it. By the way love your content . Keep it up . Don't worry about subscribers it will grow soon ❤️❤️🙏

[@RyanCrouser23]

Watch the how to reverse video and work on non reverse throws until you feel yourself keeping contact with the ground until after the shot has left your hand

[@karansingh8266]

@@RyanCrouser23 thanks Ryan, that's what I am doing 🙏😁

[@paulapplegate6064]

Hey Ryan! I threw in college years ago ending in 2008. I signed up for Usatf Masters Indoor nationals! I haven't touched a shot since 08. Shoes came today and shot came the other day. What would your focus be over the next 3 weeks to go from couch to meet! Thank you!

[@RyanCrouser23]

I would try to find a balance between throwing and feeling good/healthy. Weight room won’t really do much in 3 weeks besides make you sore so I would focus on throwing at moderate effort every other day to try to maximize improvement

[@paulapplegate6064]

@@RyanCrouser23 thank you!

[@patelmarkand2424]

I'm intermediate shot putter . I'm from india . Pb of 16lb shot is 14.76mtr . But still my end power position was not proper so what can i do for make better power position in the end ?

[@nncast00]

0:20 nice

[@teluguthrowingclub8508]

Love from India 🇮🇳💥

[@bucky1665]

Where can I watch the US champs this weekend?

[@RyanCrouser23]

It’ll be live on cnbc, also peacock seems to be a good way to watch it

[@Katudon-xf7kt]

Pls come to Japan and teach me 😂

[@scottiereyes750]

Does the GOAT respond?

[@RyanCrouser23]

👍

[@tableplant2940]

Are you making any money from shot put?

[@StevoAfakename]

Do you drink caffeine prior to meets?

[@RyanCrouser23]

I do, I think it can help, but when it comes to meets less is more. With the nervous energy that comes with a meet it is easy to feel overstimulated with too much caffeine

[@StevoAfakename]

@@RyanCrouser23 Thanks for the insight Ryan! I hope training has been going well and your elbow is in decent health.

[@aartitiwari9147]

Hello sir Is it possible to increase 4 meters in 4 months for light weight training

[@RyanCrouser23]

It is possible, but everyone is different

[@aartitiwari9147]

I am going to do this....🙏🙂

[@teluguthrowingclub8508]

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