Better Golf With Fitness

Get On Your Feet!

A great variation to the typical pressing (DB Bench Press) and pulling exercises (1 Arm Row) is to do them in a standing position with the cable machine or with resistance bands.

I really like to get my golfers standing as much a possible to strengthen them in the position they will be in often: standing! Here are a few ways to do it:

"Walking Planks"- Farmer's Walk Video

Here are two great exercises to use to to help you create core stability, build grip strength and improve posture.

Using Your Butt, Perfecting the Squat Pattern

Titleist considers the glute the King of all muscles in the golf swing. Strong glutes will help you stabilize your lower body in the back swing and help you generate power in the downswing.

In this video, we start out with a mini-band glute activation exercise, followed by some squats with core activation and finishing up with some loaded squats.

Exercises for Stability in Your Golf Swing

Try these exercises to train stability in a standing position- The Belly Press and The Standing Barbell Anti-Rotation Exercise.

Working on Your Posture

Here are a few exercises to help you maintain your posture in the golf swing.  Having good posture allows for better rotation with out compensating on your backswing.  Check out the Hip Hinge Drill as well to help you understand what a good athletic posture is.

Upper Body Mobility/Separation Video

Last week, I talked about hip mobility. This week, I go over an upper body mobility/separation exercise and drill.

Hip Mobility Video

I know, I know, it's been a while since I posted.  I will be continuing the Shoulder series from Body Balance this week and I am starting a weekly video series as well.

Check out this video on Hip Mobility.