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My friend was telling me that improving my core strength will definitely help my swing. Right now, I kind don't do a whole lot of working on the core besides pushups. Anyone have any good tips for improving one's core strength?

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Any sort of abdominal and low back work will help so some examples would be leg lifts, crunches, mason twists, back extensions etc. Compound movements will also help like deadlifts and squats. Personally something I'm working on and have overlooked a lot when it comes to fitness in my golf is just overall balance and flexibility. 

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20 minutes ago, Golfaddict247 said:

My friend was telling me that improving my core strength will definitely help my swing. Right now, I kind don't do a whole lot of working on the core besides pushups. Anyone have any good tips for improving one's core strength?

My wife goes downtown near Nats Park and does trapeze lessons once a week or so.  That's tremendous exercise for your core.  Her handicap is down to 11 or 12 now!!

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P90X's Ab Ripper X I always thought was a really tough workout to do after your other stuff. I don't do any of the stretching stuff that they do at the end though. I'm not a huge fan of stretches like that, but that's just me. 

 

PS- I'd be warmed up before you do that work out BTW. 

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Core strength is a gimmic. Most exercise activities strengthen the body "core" wise.

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14 minutes ago, Valleygolfer said:

Core strength is a gimmic. Most exercise activities strengthen the body "core" wise.

If by, just working on core strength. Then I agree. 

You can increase core strength. It is important. Core strength will not increase distance dramatically. The core muscles are slow twitch muscles that support the body. The primary driver of distance is arm speed. 


Exercising will help the golf swing just by improving coordination and balance. It allows you to swing harder and still be in control. 

If someone is starting working out I would say work on balance, stretching, and basic exercise techniques. 

1. Squats
2. Push-ups
3. Shoulder Presses, work up to chin-ups

If someone was to go for the best ab exercise then here is a list of exercises by muscle activation level. 

Planks, then work up to RKC Planks
Ab Wheel
Chin-ups

 

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On 10/20/2016 at 3:33 PM, Golfaddict247 said:

My friend was telling me that improving my core strength will definitely help my swing. Right now, I kind don't do a whole lot of working on the core besides pushups. Anyone have any good tips for improving one's core strength?

Get in a pushup position and hold that position.  You should be able to hold it for at least a minute.  Beyond that, get in a pushup position on your elbows and hold that position.   Beyond that, stay in that position and raise one leg at a time about 6 inches off the floor.   This helps strengthen the lower back and stomach muscles. 

Another core exercise is to stand with your feet about a foot to a foot and a half apart, and squat until your thighs are parallel to the ground.   Hold that position for a few seconds and straighten back up.   Don't go all the way to the ground.  Don't overdo it.   If your knees get sore, stop doing it.   This exercise strengthens the glutes and thighs. 

You have to do some stretching, too.  

Always, if it hurts, stop. 

These are all things I should be doing a lot more of, too. 

 

 

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Crunches and planks are great and relatively safe on the back.

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I enjoy dead bugs over planks.  They're really one of the best core exercises around.  Just remember to keep your entire back touching the ground.

 

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Chin ups , dips , deadlifts , front squats and repeat.

The body weight exercises are key for overall strength and the weights get real core strength for stability.

only need to do about 45 minutes 4 times a week and you will see a huge difference 

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I agree with most of the posts above, particularly those that advocate for squats, planks and yoga. 

 But for my money, there is no better exercise for improving golf related strength than kettlebell swings. In addition to targeting your hamstrings, glutes, back and shoulders, it incorporates a hip thrust that ties in really nicely to the golf swing. 

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