A discus is a very heavy stone that was thrown by men. The discus was an indicator of great strength and heroism.
Very Important The higher the discus goes the more air can get under it and it can fly better
Throwing the discus isn't really an exercise. It's an activity. It does require a large amount of upper body strength. You can learn to build upper body strength by visiting http://www.squidoo.com/build-upper-body-muscle.
You need to have foot strength and be able to need hands and fingers.
A junior high girls' discus typically weighs 1 kilogram or approximately 2.2 pounds. These discs are specifically designed to be lighter compared to the standard adult discus to accommodate the strength and abilities of younger athletes.
The plural of discus is discuses.
Bernd Degen has written: 'Pr\\' 'Discus in the Community Tank' 'Degen discus book' -- subject(s): Discus (Fish) 'Wild-Caught Discus' 'The Proper Care of Discus' 'The Discus--\\' -- subject(s): Discus (Fish), Pictorial works
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1.50KG
A case for holding a discus.
Discoteuthis discus was created in 1969.