Train your upper body with plyometric exercises like the overhead medicine ball toss and single-arm overhead throws. Use plyometric pushups, in which you push yourself into the air a few inches to build explosive power in your chest and back. Try bounding, skipping and box jumps to improve your leg strength.

How often do javelin throwers train?

Javelin throwers tend to be taller and leaner and can generate a large amount of speed in a short distance on the runway. Generally, throwers train one – two times each day. (In shot, they sometimes throw heavier weight shot puts in the earlier part of training season than they do in competition).

What muscles do javelin throwers use?

Muscles. Your biceps contract to flex your elbow during the carrying phase. Your deltoid, or shoulders, flex to lift your arm up so the javelin can be held higher and raised to your forehead. During the withdrawal phase, your back muscles contract as you bring the javelin back.