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RELATIVE STRENGTH

So size matters, but is bigger necessarily better? More importantly, is bigger always stronger? NO! Strength is not determined by larger bulky muscle bellys, rather it is based upon the efficiency of the neurological pathways. This is a paradigm shift from what you see in bodybuilding magazines and some guys at the local gym. Bowhunters must be concerned with Relative Strength…you need to have a purpose for every pound on your body and must be strong for that given body weight. I think Relative Strength is perhaps better termed “Positive power-to-weight ratio.” I really have encouraged a lot of hungry bowhunters towards integrating relative strength movements (pull-ups, dips, and push-ups) with their big lifts such as deadlifts, squats, and bench.

Perform This Workout: 2 Burpees, 4 Hand Stand Push-ups, 6 Pull-ups, and 8 Push-ups for five rounds and note your time. This will test your strenght to body weight ratio...