The Perceived Importance of Overhand Throwing within Ancestral and Fitness-Relevant Contexts: an Initial Investigation and a Direct Replication

Key Points

• Overhand throwing is viewed as a key skill linked to fitness relevance and ancestral behaviors, enhancing motor skills.
• The findings indicate a strong perceived importance of overhand throwing in both historical and modern fitness settings.
• This observational analysis draws upon various contexts to understand the significance of overhand throwing practices.
• Results highlight the need to incorporate ancestral skills, like overhand throwing, in contemporary fitness training.