I have poor posture. Working at a desk for many years only made it worse. So, 4 years ago I attempted to improve it by purchasing a posture correcting back brace. It worked wonderfully. Really helped align my shoulders and back properly. Continued use even helped subdue some chronic sciatic pain. However, sustained use (like many hours 5-6 days per week) became uncomfortable around my arm pit area and I eventually stopped using it. Two days ago I remembered that I had the brace and decided to start using it again. Glad I did because I felt immediate relief.
And now to the point of the post! I normally never do any kind of physical activity while wearing the brace (rightfully so... it's kind of restrictive). Yesterday though, I happened to pick up my bow and fling 3 arrows with it on and I was COMPLETELY surprised at the results. My normal group at 15yds had shrunk to all 3 arrows touching. Thinking this was a fluke, I ran outside and let them fly at 20yds. Those arrows were within 2 inches of each other. With a grin on my face I went back to 20yds and flung them again. Results were comparable and I began to think that I was either totally on my game that day, or the brace had affected my form for the better.
Well today the Prime man delivered a brace that is more comfortable (also wraps around the torso instead of just the shoulders) and so I immediately slapped it on and went to shoot again. Again since I was wowed by the results, thought I'd share the account with yall and see of anyone else has had a similar experience. If you haven't -and are currently experiencing posture issues you'd like address- maybe you'd like to conduct a little experiment with me to see if your groups get better when using a back brace?
Edit: Maybe you don't have posture issues but would like to see if a $20 brace has an impact on your groups... you're welcome to join in as well!
First brace I ever tried...
And the brace I just got today...
And now to the point of the post! I normally never do any kind of physical activity while wearing the brace (rightfully so... it's kind of restrictive). Yesterday though, I happened to pick up my bow and fling 3 arrows with it on and I was COMPLETELY surprised at the results. My normal group at 15yds had shrunk to all 3 arrows touching. Thinking this was a fluke, I ran outside and let them fly at 20yds. Those arrows were within 2 inches of each other. With a grin on my face I went back to 20yds and flung them again. Results were comparable and I began to think that I was either totally on my game that day, or the brace had affected my form for the better.
Well today the Prime man delivered a brace that is more comfortable (also wraps around the torso instead of just the shoulders) and so I immediately slapped it on and went to shoot again. Again since I was wowed by the results, thought I'd share the account with yall and see of anyone else has had a similar experience. If you haven't -and are currently experiencing posture issues you'd like address- maybe you'd like to conduct a little experiment with me to see if your groups get better when using a back brace?
Edit: Maybe you don't have posture issues but would like to see if a $20 brace has an impact on your groups... you're welcome to join in as well!
First brace I ever tried...
And the brace I just got today...
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