Tag Archive for: Technique

Martin Bingisser

Notes from the 2025 Halle throwing conference

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After a successful launch in 2024, we once again put together the Halle throwing conference at the 50th edition of the international throws meet. The theme this year was “behind the technique.” I kicked things off with a presentation on factors to consider in defining your athlete’s technical model. Then coaches Dale Stevenson and Dylan Armstrong gave practical examples of how they approach the topic, including a breakdown of the technical approach for Olympic champion Ethan Katzberg, Olympic medalist Matt Denny, and world champion Tom Walsh. Video from the technical analyis and roundtable are now online for Plus members and below are three key take aways from Dale Stevenson’s talks.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 321: Mo’s pros (with Mo Saatara)

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Out in California, coach Mohamad Saatara has been slowly putting together one of the top throws training groups in the world, led by athletes such as Olympic champion Camryn Rogers and world record holder Mykolas Alekna. On this week’s podcast Saatara joins us to talk about his backround and coaching philosophy, including how to program for transfer and indvidiual strengths.

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Andy Stone

Better training through better language: why exercise names matter

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Technique in the world of athletic development is a topic that may seem rudimentary for those who are working to wring the last bit of performance out of an athlete or working to write the perfect training plan. But the biggest issue I have working with young athletes is maintaining proper exercise form and execution. Trying to build something solid and permanent against a target that is constantly shifting and changing, especially with young people, is challenging. When working with young athletes, the difference between mediocre and excellent execution can often come down to one overlooked factor: the language we use. 

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: Andy Bloom and finding the simple throw

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We started a series last year that breaks down the technique of top throwers through their own eyes. We started with a breakdown of Matty Denny’s discus technique and Dylan Armstrong’s shot put technique, as well as a comparison of different ways to start in the shot put. Up next is the shot put technique of Andy Bloom, fourth place finisher at the 2000 Olympics. Below I lay out three key factors that helped lead to his unique rotational technique.

» Related content: Learn more from Andy Bloom HMMR Podcast 267.

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: Dylan Armstrong and finding double support in the shot put

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We started a series on HMMR Media at the end of last year that looks at the technique of top throwers through their own eyes. We started with a breakdown of Matty Denny’s discus technique. Up next is the shot put technique of 2008 Olympic medalist Dylan Armstong.

» Related content: Learn more about Dylan Armstrongs work with world champion hammer thrower Ethan Katzberg in HMMR Podcast 308.

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Martin Bingisser

The break down: 3 keys to Matty Denny’s technique

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We’re starting a new series here on HMMR Media focusing in detail on throwing technique. There are a lot of sites and YouTube channels that break down the technique of elite throwers. With this series we aim to do things differently: break down technique in the words of the athletes and coaches.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 269: The shot put episode

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This week on the podcast we’re going all in on the shot put. The World Indoor Championships took place over the weekend and we break down the results, compare different starting techniques for the rotational shot put, discuss recent trends in the event, how to make competitions more fun for athletes and fans.

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Martin Bingisser and Nick Garcia

The break down: 6 ways to start in the shot put

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A few weeks ago we wrote about how throwers need to find their own throw. Technique is a movement problem that we all have to solve differently based on our size, strengths, and predispositions. But where do you start? To help give throwers an idea of the vast amount of variety among elite shot putters, we’ve taken 6 examples below of different ways to start the throw. This isn’t meant to show all the possible variations or even the best variations, but to illustrate some key differences, which each variety aims to do, and who it might work best for.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 257: Mailbag

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It’s time to open the listener mailbag again. As the track season comes to and end and the fall sports season starts up, we answer some questions on scoring trends in track and field, general preparation, plyometrics, med balls, and share some memories of Yuriy Sedykh.

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Martin Bingisser

HMMR Podcast Episode 256: Throwing trends (with Don Babbitt)

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The dust has settled following Tokyo, giving us time to analyze the most recent trends in our sport. It’s not just a question of who is hot and who is not, but how current throwers are adapting and changing technique to reach new levels. On this week’s podcast coach Don Babbitt joins us to look at the technical trends in the throws that emerged in Tokyo.

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