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9 - shoulder outward rotation in Bowfit brochure). Accessory archery muscles of the shoulder and upper body are the biceps and triceps (see figs. 10 & 11). The biceps group is responsible for flexing or bending the elbow as well as helping to lift the arm forward.They assist the posterior deltoid in pulling the drawing arm backward during the draw phase.Editor's note: The other muscle groups will be covered in upcoming articles.). The archery muscles of the shoulder and upper back are the most obvious and often the most overlooked muscles. They are not necessarily the same muscles you use every day or the ones that you might work out regularly in the gym.
The ancient art of archery is having a bit of a moment. You can thank the popularity of dystopian hits like The Hunger Games for that, but before you cast it off as cinematic silliness, consider this: It's also a great workout.Winding back bows and flinging arrows burns roughly 140 calories in a half hour, which is the equivalent to walking at a brisk 3.5 mph pace.f there isn't an archery range near you (or if bows make you nervous), you can embrace your inner warrior and improve your aim at home, too. Exercises that target and strengthen the lower trapezius muscle in your back are important for archery.