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Olympic weightlifting is the way to go! It's the best way to improve dynamic strength and flexibility (perfect for golf). It also mimics the same energy system that is used for the golf swing, which is an often over looked portion of most sport specific training programs. Also...no squats on a swiss ball. Think risks vs rewards.

Putting=the worst part of my game. I'm a good lag putter and I rarely three putt, but I'm very inconsistent on makable birdie putts. I've been making the same stroke mistake (a slight push) for a couple of years now.

Please don't confuse "weightlifting" and "lifting weights". Weightlifters (athletes who perform the clean and jerk/snatch) are as flexable as they come.

Baseball and weightlifting. Both increase your dynamic strength and flexibility.

Olympic lifting is different than powerlifting. I used Olympic lifters as an example of someone being strong, muscular and also being very flexible. I never compared these athletes or their strength to golfers. Agreed that you don’t need incredible to strength to play or golf or even be an elite golfer, but being strong and trying to get stronger (done in the right manner) will not hurt you. Personally I feel that golf as a whole is behind in its sport specific strengthening.

Being muscular does not automatically mean someone is not flexible. Olympic lifters for example are the strongest athletes on earth. They have muscular athletic physics and are as flexible as any gymnast. I think the strength and conditioning direction that some tour players are taking are pretty exciting. If an individual has an imbalanced uneducated program, I believe mismanaged strength and flexibility would be an issue. But if someone has access to the best strength coaches in world I think this is a non issue.

Titleist Lite 100's. The set-up looks perfect for me. I still take these out for a round or two each year. A solid shot with these feel smoother than my Nickent's or Mizuno's.

The closing hole on my home course (Sevillano Links) is a long rolling par 5. From the tips it plays 686. The tees I play from its 628 and its even 561 from the ladies tee box. This hole is the dagger at the end of your round from this 7,800 yrd monster.

Ben, look at the fence pole in (in the middle of your body) the first video as a reference point for your swing balance. The pole stays in the middle of your body the whole time. Looks smooth....Great job!

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Where in the wrist is your pain located? Also is there swelling, grinding, or pin-point tenderness? What other activities bother it?

Muscle fibers can change in the way they are recruited, but everyone has a genetic limit or max on what they can obtain. A person is genetically gifted with more of some and less with others. The spectrum is not just fast or slow twitch there are are other elements in between such as type IIa, b, or even x. Your training regimen/method can dictate which types are recruited and ultimately change the muscle fibers action.

I agree with the above post, check your posture. Also check your hamstring, hip, and upper back flexability. If these areas are tight it could lead to an increase in lumbar pain. Did you have any pain before the swing change?

I don't know if it will make you a better golfer, but I bet you will feel better. I'm all for anything that gets someone moving. Personally I run about 10 miles a week.

I don't have a specific study on hand, but I'll try and find one. If you look at a golf swing and what specific energy system is used (based upon how long it takes to swing the club) you will see that a golf swing uses ATP as the primary energy source. Type II recruitment is at its highest during this system. If you only look at drives and full iron shots, with a fluid swing of 80%+, you are defiantly using more type II muscles to propel that shot. The more type II the more efficient your full shots would be with a greater potential for an increase in power. On the other hand if you walk while you play you are using other energy systems that recruit type I muscle fibers, so having a good base line of cardiovascular endurance would also be beneficial. When I strength train for golf I try and train more type II than anything else. Found an study: The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (Vol.18, No. 1, page 59-62)

I have had a few over the years. Here is my list... Ping ISI Cobra SS 427 TM R7 The first two had a lot strokes to them and were aging. The R5 was on the range during a demo, so I cant say how many hits or how it was cared for.

Look into the Cobra speed series. There are a few different options that you can choose to best fit your swing. Also don't neglect your shaft selection as this will be the engine that drives your new head.

You are physically ready to play golf when you have full ROM and about 90%+ in strength compared to your non involved shoulder. In my professional opinion I think this should be achieved within six months. Progressive resistance training should start between 8-12 weeks depending on your Dr's and PT's plan and your progress. After near full strength is achieved you can begin full swings as tolerated. Before this time you can progress from putting to chipping to pitching etc... Remember to listen to your ortho and PT staff. Be cautious of external rotation when your arms are lifted above shoulder height as this is a vulnerable position for you. Work hard on your ROM and PM me if you have any questions. Good luck!

I think it is normal for one side to be a bit stronger than the other. If it is weaker by a huge amount (10% or more) I would do some isolation training with that hand, forearm, leg etc. to balance that deficit.

I often use a med-ball for strengthening. I will throw it into the wall/ground/air at every angle you could imagine. I use any weight from 6lbs-25lbs trying generate as much speed/power with every movement. Personally I don't try and mimic my swing will the ball as I feel the movement pattern of the golf swing is very specialized and tempo specific.