Are archers strong

Answer 1

Archers are among the worlds elite athletes an archer preparing for a season of competition may shoot as many as 5,000 to 7,000 shots down range per month, now factor in that most archers will pull between 40 and 70 pounds of draw weight each time they release an arrow, ( and that dose not include the shots that they decide not to shoot when at full draw, and let down.

Imagine all the while focusing on a two inch circle 20 yards away and inside the circle is a tiny letter X, then simply imagine striking that X on every shot, shot after shot after shot. It takes incredible mental fortitude to be a world class archer, and a zen like ability to leave the conscious mind out of the picture except the aiming part of the shot, and then releasing the arrow subconsciously. It is a wonder to watch and to participate in.