Tiger in Men's Fitness - disappointing?

[Shindig]

Howdy,

Was anyone else disappointed with this month's Men's Fitness ? I heard about an article on Tiger and his workout, and sure enough, it was an article about Tiger and his workout , and no details, although the story on ESPN.com seemed to imply that there would be.

Maybe I totally misread the article online.

[Puttin4Bird]

I went to Barnes and Noble TWICE to try to get this damn mag and they didn't have it yet.

Now that I read that it's a bit disappointing maybe I won't bother. I was hoping for some details, I have already read online that he stretches for 40 minutes each session and runs 3 to 7 miles. Also that he lifts high reps with lower weights and checks his ego at the door of the gym, is there much more than this?

[AndrewM]

IMO no matter what sport you are pursuing... General full body fitness will always be best.

Concentrate on Squats, Bench, Rows, and Deadlifts. Throw in some cardio for fun.

When you are strong at those 4 lifts, then you can alter the workout to be sport specific. Tiger is Very fit and therefore can be much more specific in his work outs.

check this website for a good place to start with a strength training regimen. Better than anything you'll find in Mens Fitness or the like:

http://www.geocities.com/elitemadcow...Linear_5x5.htm

[Puttin4Bird]

Thanks Andrew, I am not personally looking to mimick Tiger's routine but just thought it would be an interesting read. I have heard in the past that he keeps his workout regime very close to the vest so curiousity has peaked my interest.

[Shindig]

Thanks Andrew, I am not personally looking to mimick Tiger's routine but just thought it would be an interesting read. I have heard in the past that he keeps his workout regime very close to the vest so curiousity has peaked my interest.

I couldn't figure out what he was doing, other than some poses that are unmarked. Sure, I recognize the machines and can guess what he's doing, but c'mon!!

[chrisu]

IMHO

Tiger is a marketing giant. He will never give up anything specific about his fitness, his practice, or his equipment. I felt his book was the same way a few years ago.
Golf specific training is the way to go, speed and flexibility. The Golf Channel has a great series on fitness.

[tejama]

I'd settle for knowing if the rumors are true about whether or not Tiger can actually put up 300 lbs. on the bench...lol.

[lamebums]

I'd settle for knowing if the rumors are true about whether or not Tiger can actually put up 300 lbs. on the bench...lol.

I doubt he can. I'm a regular at the gym, and no one I see there is benching 300, and many of the other guys are a lot bigger than Tiger is. I'll give Tiger the credit, though - you can be damn sure he's spent some time pumping iron. Just look at him now compared to 10 years ago.

I'll give him 180, maybe 200 on the bench.

[iacas]

I doubt he can. I'm a regular at the gym, and no one I see there is benching 300, and many of the other guys are a lot bigger than Tiger is. I'll give Tiger the credit, though - you can be damn sure he's spent some time pumping iron. Just look at him now compared to 10 years ago.

You'd probably lose that bet quite easily if you offered it to him.

[Jeepthrills]

I'll give him 180, maybe 200 on the bench.

180-200 for 15 reps maybe. Although 200 is a solid bench for most guys, he would have no trouble with it. The 300 lb mark is one that you don't just get to unless it's your primary focus in lifting.

I am an Exercise Physiologist and have been running gyms for 14 years and have seen several guys who can go well over 300. They don't all look like roided out body builders. This guy is a world class athlete. If he wanted to bench 300 and it could remotely benefit his game he would already be doing it. All that said, I would have liked more insight to his actual routine. At the same time, I know why he didn't map it out. When you make the best drink in town, why hand out the recipie to the competition.

[AndrewM]

You'd probably lose that bet quite easily if you offered it to him.

Thats not even a question lol

If I had to guess... Based on tiger's natural athletic ability and the amount of size he has put on in just the last few years. I would guess he could bench 200# in the neighborhood of 25 times

[digger21]

Anybody else kinda blown away by how ripped he looked at the US Open? Ive seen Tiger play this year but for some reason he just looked absoulutely cut at the open. It stood out like mad.

[Puttin4Bird]

I noticed too, I would think that the shirt had a little to do with it as well. That shirt seemed a bit smaller than he normally wears. I have to say, I'm not into dudes in the slightest but I'm not shy to say he looked damn solid at the U.S. Open. My wife certainly took notice.

[Klew]

Tiger bench 300#??? prolly.

I'm sure he only reps out to 200# and never maxes. Sucks they put more into his routine in the Men's Fitness mag...I was disappointed also browsing thru in the B&N;

[i-Guy]

I think a good program for golf is http://www.bodyforlife.com/

This philisophy works out the whole body and with proper nutrition can keep you in great shape. Good for transformations also (check out the website)

[mjbartow]

I'm sure Tiger could put up 300lbs.

But I guarantee you he doesn't. Bench Press puts way too much strain on the shoulders, something Tiger wouldn't want to do.

I picture Tiger with minimal weights and alot of balance exercises focused around one of those exercise balls.

A lot of Core training and a lot of Back workouts.

[happygilmore]

I am not even as big as tiger and I can do 200 bench. I bet he could come really close maxing out his bench at 300.

[Ben]

Thanks for the link. I browsed through it a bit. I don't know if I'll change my routine (I think I finally found a good one for me). But I'm just going on the exercises my old trainer gave me. It'd be nice to get some fresh insight.