Weekly Workout

The reason I talk so little about power training for golf is most players do not have sufficient strength and stability to make this type of exercise beneficial for their game. But, if you have 16 or more weeks of base strength and stability training these exercise could add clubhead speed and distance to your…

Single Arm and Two-Handed Kettlebell Swing The kettlebell swing targets the muscles in the hips, legs, back, and core. It is a dynamic movement that requires coordination, power, and stability. To perform a kettlebell swing, follow these steps: It is important to use proper form when performing the kettlebell swing to avoid injury. If you…

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Balance Test – This single leg balance test is used as part of the Titlist Performance Institute golf fitness evaluation. Remember when doing the test your eyes are closed, the knee has to be as high as your hip, and the test ends as soon as an part of you body moves. Tight Rope Balance…

Keys to a good lunge… Lunge Options

Full Ab Roll-up – The ab roll-up looks like a crunch but the important part is letting your back round on the way up and the way down on each repetition. 15-50 reps x 1-3 sets Stability Ball Plank – A basic forearm plank on the stability ball. Start with 60 seconds reps x 1-3…

This workout is all about building a solid foundation of core, back, and gluteus maximus strength. You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe. 4 Point Bridge – This exercise focuses on building gluteus maximus strength. The 4 different bridges are knees and feet touching, feet together knees apart, knees and feet apart, and knees…

Foam rollers are a good way to release muscle knots, “Myofascial adhesions” that can create discomfort. This self-massage technique is very effective but can be a little uncomfortable. Some basics include roll very slowly and always toward the heart. Foam rolling will help increase range of motion in your soft tissue and can decrease recovery…