Q&A for How to Shot Put

Weight lifting for arms and legs. This will give you more power for your shot.

Protein! You need a lot of protein to be able to condition the way you need to. Also, don't eat any junk food (candy, chips, cake, etc.). Try to drink lots of water (I drink a gallon a day) and don't drink soda.

Punch interval drills develop your arm and shoulder endurance. This constant resistance allows you to build speed and explosive power.

The faster and higher you put the shot, the further it will go.

1. Get the ball and put it behind your ear. 2. While you're getting ready, start going up and down to increase stamina. 3. Skip to the throwing line. 4. Pull your elbow back. 5. Push the ball. DO NOT throw it.

The ideal amount of sleep is the same regardless of what you're doing that day. If you're an adult, it's 7-9 hours a night; if you're a teenager, it's 8-10 hours a night; if you're a child, it's 9-11 hours a night. Ideally, you sleep the right amount consistently, not only the night before an important event. If you haven't been getting enough sleep, you might want to sleep a little longer to compensate for that a little bit.

You can go down to your local athletics track, purchase a shot put from any sporting store and practice for competitions. You can also join a local athletics club and participate in their weekly club competitions. Also, check your state's athletics organization - they may hold athletic competitions for all ages during track season.

Spin is the best yet the hardest. It depends on your body size. If you are not terrifically agile, then stick with a power glide.

You should probably do the standing technique.

Stay healthy by eating a proper diet, getting enough sleep, and adhering to your exercise routine.

By using the torque from your hip spin, strength from your legs will create a slingshot that will cause your shoulder to move faster and increase the speed of your throw. If the spin is powerful, your throw will be as well. For strength, work on your angle of release. It will maximize the distance for the same strength of release. Try to perfect each of the elements of your throw to release stronger and throw further.

Track and field is like riding a bike, you pick it right back up. The muscle memory is still there, so the technique should be easy. The difficulty will be getting used to the physical labor. If you practice hard you’ve got a chance.

No, the age doesn't matter. You should just live your life because it doesn't matter what age you are, just that it makes you happy.

Push-ups, planks, tricep dips, and barbell curls are all great arm workouts. You can find full routines online by searching for "arm workouts" on Google.

Yes, as long as you put in the effort and work hard, you can go to a competition, even if just for the practice and experience.

The javelin stick is a long spear. Just go on Google Images, search for "javelin" and check out the images there.

Try learning a new technique, such as the glide, shuffle, or even a spin throw. Different techniques will give you more power, and you can find what works best for you. Remember to not drop your elbow, use your legs and hips for power, and flick your wrist at the release. Doing strength exercises may also help, especially glutes, calves, and biceps.

It's important to stabilize the shot in your hand before you put it. If it really bothers you, bring a rag along and wipe off the shot before you use it.

Power position, shuffle, step-back, glide, full spin are the 5-steps. It is up to your coach when you are ready to move up to each level.