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<blockquote data-quote="JimmyC" data-source="post: 1190524" data-attributes="member: 12819"><p>+1 </p><p> </p><p>I agree with this one. The only thing you have to remember is that the legal min shooting draw weight is 40lb and that is plenty enough to kill a deer with a well placed shot. I didn't see anything in the current hunting regs regulating a limitation on the let off, and there are plenty of 75% let off bows out there to help you out.</p><p> </p><p>Just start out with as much as you can comfortably pull back and practice with that weight. Increase it after a few days and increase the weight as able till you get to 40lbs. I wouldn't worry about trying to increase your strength beyond that. You can even increase your weight for a few days and go back down to a lower weight to practice more. You'll be surprised how quickly your strength will increase. Most of pulling the bow back is more about good form and technique than it is about overall strength. So while doing pushups, pullups, rows, or any back exercise may make you stronger it might not necessarily make it easier to draw back your bow. Only practicing with your bow will do that. </p><p> </p><p>Don't forget, your point of aim will change a little when you adjust the draw weight so be sure to adjust your sights accordingly.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="JimmyC, post: 1190524, member: 12819"] +1 I agree with this one. The only thing you have to remember is that the legal min shooting draw weight is 40lb and that is plenty enough to kill a deer with a well placed shot. I didn't see anything in the current hunting regs regulating a limitation on the let off, and there are plenty of 75% let off bows out there to help you out. Just start out with as much as you can comfortably pull back and practice with that weight. Increase it after a few days and increase the weight as able till you get to 40lbs. I wouldn't worry about trying to increase your strength beyond that. You can even increase your weight for a few days and go back down to a lower weight to practice more. You'll be surprised how quickly your strength will increase. Most of pulling the bow back is more about good form and technique than it is about overall strength. So while doing pushups, pullups, rows, or any back exercise may make you stronger it might not necessarily make it easier to draw back your bow. Only practicing with your bow will do that. Don't forget, your point of aim will change a little when you adjust the draw weight so be sure to adjust your sights accordingly. [/QUOTE]
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