Golfers can improve their lower back health by building core strength, but which exercises are best? Note: this article pertains to golfers with mild chronic lower back pain and stiffness.…
Category: Stability/Control
Philly Junior PGA Fitness Friday - Stability Ball Chest Press
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…
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…
Exercise Tweaks for Golfers
If you’re strength training, make sure your exercise selection will promote better performance in golf. In general, weight machines may be effective if you’re looking to build muscle mass, but are…
Fix The Sway And Slide
Sway and Slide: The Power and Consistency Killers Excessive side-to-side movement in the backswing and downswing is known as Sway and Slide. The two swing faults are especially prevalent amongst…
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Perfect Your Takeaway for More Consistency
The takeaway portion of the swing will determine the club path. A poorly sequenced takeaway will cost you consistency and distance. The proper sequence of the takeaway is upper body…
So You Want More Power and Distance?
Greater power and distance could very well be the most asked-for thing I see in our centers. Here is a typical story: “Dave, I hit my driver 160 yards. I…
A Simple Hip Exercise for More Stability in Golf
Sway and Slide One of the most common swing flaws we see among amateur golfers is too much lower body lateral (side-to-side) movement. When too much lateral movement occurs in…
What The Science Says: Your Tight Hamstrings Affect Your Swing!
Toe Touch and Spine Posture Stability At FitGolf Performance Centers throughout the nation we periodically conduct research studies to study how the body influences the golf swing. One of studies…
Golf Fitness Routine for More Accurate Putting
You 3-Putted How Many Times?! How many times has poor putting cost you from shooting your desired score? How often do you say, “I was striking the ball great, but…