Using High-Volume Warm-Ups to Improve Performance in Paralympic Throwers

The chronic effects of the asymmetrical biomechanical demands placed on the body of Paralympic throwers stress the importance of proper preparation. The usage of high-volume preactivity warm-ups has generated a great deal of interest within the strength and conditioning community. However, it has not been used with Paralympic throwers. This column will examine the applicability of a high-volume preactivity warm-up for Paralympic track and field throwers.