Improved strength
and flexibility from a rotational standpoint in your core will enable you
to play a power golf game. This comprehensive article discusses how.
Power Golf - The Easy Way
Power golf is a game very
few golfers can play. What I mean by that is power golf takes a certain
level of golf specific strength and flexibility. There are requirements
that have to be in place to maximize your power and golf driving distance.
It’s not as easy as getting
the latest and greatest’ driver at $500 or buying Titleist ProV1’s at $45
a case. It’s not even about taking more lessons (although swing mechanics
are very important).
The answer is improved strength
and flexibility from a rotational standpoint in your core to play a power
golf game.
The golf swing is a turn
(rotate back) and a turn (rotate through). If there are limitations
that don’t allow you to rotate back fully and store that torque (energy),
then you will never play a power golf game. I hate to sound harsh,
but it’s the truth plain-and-simple.
Do you currently feel like
you can make a full backswing with max torque in your core area?
I mean a 90+ degree shoulder turn with nothing more than a 45 degree hip
turn and with both heels on the ground?
If you can’t, do you think
hitting more balls is the answer? Or taking more lessons? I
hope not! It’s about getting off the course and doing some simple
golf exercises and stretches that won’t even take 20 minutes to do a couple
times a week.
No gym and no fancy equipment.
Just simple exercises done in your home with minimal equipment. You
don’t have to get overwhelmed thinking it’s a gut-busting, sweaty workout.
Although when you get a taste
of what being ‘fit’ feels like, it’s almost addictive. It’s like
the ‘runners high’. You start looking a little better. Having
more energy. Experiencing less aches and pains. And best of
all, you’re killing the ball long and straight!
Every exercise you do to
create a power golf game should be focused on core rotational exercises.
It’s easy! Get in your golf posture and grab a single dumbbell or
bag of sugar. Something that weighs about 5 pounds. Now make
partial swings staying in your posture for 20-30 swings. There’s
one simple and easy-to-implement rotational exercise.
I’ll bet you can handle that
one.
Start implementing exercises
like the above example and you’re one step closer to playing power golf.
Strength training is critical
for achieving your fitness goals and this article includes strength training
ideas for those of you who have very limited time to devote to exercise.
Article by Mike
Pederson of Golf Trainer
Posted on: Thursday August
18, 2005 2:45 pm
