Kind of overdoing it.

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Kind of overdoing it.

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Since I started shooting again after a year and a half layoff, I've been trying to "get my mojo back" by flinging 50-60 arrows every day (or every other day). And now I'm experiencing some sore muscles in my back and shoulder as well as my wrist. I realize I am probably overdoing it (again) but wondering if I need to shoot fewer arrows per session, shoot less often, or drop to a lower draw weight until my shooting muscles get back into better shape? Or, all of the above?
What would you guys recommend?
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Greg Felty
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If i haven't shot for a while i drop down in weight about 5 pounds. I only shoot a couple dozen arrows at a time or i start getting tired and pick up bad habits.
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Greg Felty wrote: Thu Jul 21, 2022 5:23 pm If i haven't shot for a while i drop down in weight about 5 pounds. I only shoot a couple dozen arrows at a time or i start getting tired and pick up bad habits.
Seriously considering picking up a set of 35# limbs for my Sage for this very reason. All my bows except the Tamerlane are 45# except the Pearson Super Jet, which my son has now. And he's also got Covid, so scratch that idea! Not going over to his house until it's all clear. :shock:
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Idk, I’d shoot 2-3x a day and a dozen at most. Shoot them 1 at at time, retrieve and shoot again.

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Jamesh76 wrote: Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:48 pm Idk, I’d shoot 2-3x a day and a dozen at most. Shoot them 1 at at time, retrieve and shoot again.
Can't shoot more than 1X a day. Last night I only shot a few arrows. Feels OK today.
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