Product Description
by Matt Vincent (Author)
Throwing LAB- is the follow up to Training LAB. Throwing LAB is a fully comprehensive Technical Manual for how to throw all of the 9 events in the Highland Games. 84 pages of Pictures breaking down each of the events and frame by frame shots of each. This is a step by step description of how to perform each of the throws. Also included is how to program your throwing sessions as well as the drills that will be helpful in making gains. Table of Contents: Introduction by Steve Pulcinella - 4 Throwing LAB - 5 Basic Principals of Throwing LAB - 6 Basics for Throwing in Highland Games - 8 Braemar - 11 Open Stone - 14 Weights 56 & 28 - 25 Hammers 22 & 16 - 30 Caber - 37 Sheaf - 40 Weight over Bar - 46 Off Weight Implements -48 DIY Caber - 49 Gear - 51 Programming - 54 Outro - 60 Acknowledgements - 61 Reference Pictures - 64
Author Biography
Matt Vincent is a professional competitor in the Highland Games. He is the 2012 IHGF World Champion as well as American record holder in the 28# weight for distance at 94'2" and tied World Record in the 16# Open Stone of 63'1". As a life long thrower and strength athlete I am applying what i learned as a collegiate thrower at LSU and my years of strength training and proper applying it to the Highland Games events. As one of the more technical throwers in the games, Matt is passing on to you what he knows in this helpful easy to understand guide. Start taking some time to improve your throws and making the gains you want to see. This guide can benefit all ranges of Highland Athletes form Novice to Professional. If you are looking for something to directly add feet to your current throws or learn how from scratch this is the only resource that you need. Get Stronger, Throw Farther!
