This present study is aimed at deciding the impact of exercises adapted to the ranges of movements of the arm on the performance of javelin throwing. As long as javelin throwing is quite a complex athletic event that presupposes a considerable amount of strength, speed, and biomechanical accuracy, it is crucial to learn whether the exercises designed to target the peculiarities of arm movements can have a positive effect on the performance of javelin throwers. To the study, experimental research with a single group of six youth javelin throwers was carried out. Before and after the eight-week training program, the pre-tests and post-tests were conducted to find the results of training with a specific focus on resistance exercises. Significant improvements were seen in explosive arm strength (12% increase, t-value = 9.293, p < 0.001), strength distinguished by speed (26% improvement, t-value = 4.531, p < 0.001), and launching speed (9% enhancement, t-value = 4.106, p < 0.001). Additionally, improvements in the angle of launch and starting point height contributed to a 9% increase in overall javelin throw achievement (t-value = 5.043, p < 0.001). The findings show that adding such exercises to conditioning regimens could do a great deal toward enhancing athletic performance and safety, pointing coaches and sports scientists in the right direction. Further research is needed to investigate the last aspect and potential long-term benefits of exercises listed in their application as well as in additional sports. © The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025.
