Crazy technique involved! I was unaware of the weight of this implement (16lbs.). It hits the ground like its 100lbs.
Hedge, what is the training like for these guys? Gym work, cardio, implements....
It's a bit similar to that which Olympic Weightlifters uses in that it's focused on dynamic strength.
Lots of work with the shot put of course, where they sometimes can work up a series, doing maybe 3 shots with differently weights: 10lbs, 12lbs, 14 lbs, 16 lbs, 18 lbs, 20 lbs. Other times, they may do just a regular serie of shot put.
There are also certain excersises, such as two-handed overhead-throw, that shot put athletes uses in practice.
Different Olympic lifts, such as hang cleans, snatches, C&J, et al.
Plyometric training, eg jump sequences, steps.
Their focus is on to stay explosive really.
But the gym work leans towards Olympic lifting.
