Performing single-arm press variations on a stability ball is superior than machines or a traditional bench, particularly for junior golfers! This is true for a few reasons: Promotes engagement and…
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Philly Jr. PGA Fitness Friday - Lateral Bounding
Jump Side-To-Side For More Power! The Lateral Bounding exercise will greatly improve your ability to generate more power and stability when shifting your weight in the golf swing. When you…
Philly Jr. PGA - Fitness Friday: The Bear Plank
I’ve never come across a Junior Golfer that couldn’t benefit from more core strength! More times than not, Juniors lack the strength necessary to bottle up all of the energy…
Decline Press with Rotation
The Decline Press with Rotation is an amazing exercise for golfers. From this one exercise you’ll see benefits in stability, rotation, power, and balance. https://vimeo.com/771383465 If you try these exercises…
Foundations of a Golf Strength Workout
If you’re looking to add power and distance to your golf, strength training is critial! Power is a product of strength and speed. If you’re not actively strength training, you’re missing out…
Strength Training vs. Stretching - What's Better for Golf?
I recently came across a post on LinkedIn from a fitness trainer that referenced an interesting study. He concluded that strength training is more effective than stretching for improving flexibility.…
Exercise of the Week: Stability Ball Chest Stretch
The Stability Ball Chest Stretch is tremendous for golfers that need to improve their posture and upper body mobility. Not only will you get a great stretch through your pecs…
Stretches for Tight Hip Flexors
If you’re working a normal desk job or have a relatively sedentary life-style, you have tight hip flexors. This is a problem for golf. Golf and Health Issues Related to…
Exercise of the Month: Chest Stretch on Stability Ball
The Chest Stretch on a Stability Ball is one of our favorite stretches for improving shoulder and spine mobility. Performing the stretch regularly will improve your posture and ability to…
Exercise of the Week: Trigger Point Release for the Hips
Generally, stretching alone won’t improve flexibility and range-of-motion. In addition to stretching, we recommend practicing Self-Myofascial Release (SMR). Think of SMR as a self-massage. It can be preformed with a…