What Golf-Specific Training Really Is

[mvmac]

Finally a common sense article on this.

http://www.mytpi.com/articles/fitness/what_golf-specific_training_really_is

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The overhead squat pattern, for example, isn’t seen in the golf swing. However, it is a highly popular screen for golfers and much has been written about its' importance to a properly executed golf swing. As Gray Cook explains here, we know hip rotation is typically important to properly execute the golf swing; the same level of hip rotation is also required to squat deep. Additionally, the overhead squat requires us to maintain t-spine extension - vital for good posture and rotation in the swing - whilst activating the core - essential for the transfer of power up the kinetic chain in the golf swing. A movement pattern doesn’t have be seen in the sport to carryover to that sport. 

To put it another way  ‘golf-specific’ strengthening exercises are not appropriate or necessary when generally weak. It’s much more valuable to become strong overall, and only then pursue golf-specific strength. Staying injury free should be the goal of any training program first and foremost. The ability to absorb the forces generated in the golf swing, for instance, is important in staying injury free and generally associated with eccentric strength.

 

[Dave325]

On January 23, 2016 at 1:03 PM, mvmac said:

Finally a common sense article on this.

http://www.mytpi.com/articles/fitness/what_golf-specific_training_really_is

 

Excellent article. Different activities that focused on overall strength is important to stay healthy. I will add to mix an activity that is aerobic and gets your heart rate up along with an activity that is anaerobic using strength conditioning or resistance... And make it fun, then you'll stay on track.