Ok so here is the deal, my biggest area for improvement with my accuracy is holding the rifle steady in an unsupported position. Not a problem with my lighter guns, but with my Mosins and other relatively heavy guns the longer shots can be a little difficult. Can weight lifting help with this?
I used to be alot stronger than I am now, but after partially dislocating my left sholder a number of times (no tearing, just alot of stretching) I gave up weight lifting and my arm strength isn't what it used to be. So with heavier guns I can't steady the frong sight very well at all.
Would calisthenics help with this? Like for example holding a small 5-10 pound weight with an outstretched arm for a longer period of time or even at home practicing each night holding a rifle aimed at a small target for a long period of time like 30 minutes.
And a question specifically for any work out fanatics out there: if I decide to hit the weight room again what muscles do I need to concentrate on strengthening? Any particular exercises (free-weights or machines; I have access to a huge weight room at my university).
Also if there are any other methods yall have used for steadying your aim with heavier guns in unsupported positions I would love to hear them! This is currently my biggest roadblock in developing my shooting skills.
I used to be alot stronger than I am now, but after partially dislocating my left sholder a number of times (no tearing, just alot of stretching) I gave up weight lifting and my arm strength isn't what it used to be. So with heavier guns I can't steady the frong sight very well at all.
Would calisthenics help with this? Like for example holding a small 5-10 pound weight with an outstretched arm for a longer period of time or even at home practicing each night holding a rifle aimed at a small target for a long period of time like 30 minutes.
And a question specifically for any work out fanatics out there: if I decide to hit the weight room again what muscles do I need to concentrate on strengthening? Any particular exercises (free-weights or machines; I have access to a huge weight room at my university).
Also if there are any other methods yall have used for steadying your aim with heavier guns in unsupported positions I would love to hear them! This is currently my biggest roadblock in developing my shooting skills.