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Core Golf Workout For A Power Golf Swing
A core golf workout that produces a power golf swing is one that
focuses on rotation. The primary movement in the golf swing is
rotating your upper body back, then rotating it through to the
finish. That is why it is critical you implement exercises that
involve rotational strength and flexibility
There is a lot of confusion with golfers on what to focus on
when trying to improve power in the golf swing. Your power comes
from your core. Just like in any other sport, your core is the
engine to the swing.
Participating in a core golf workout for more power in your golf
swing does not take fancy equipment or for that matter a lot of
time. Getting creative with what you have laying around your
house or even your office will do just fine.
A good example is at your office. Your sitting in your chair in
front of your computer and your back gets stiff. Don't just let
it get stiffer, do a rotational stretch right there on the spot
in your chair. Reach around the back of your chair with one
hand, and leverage the other hand against your thighs to rotate
as far as you can. Hold it for 10 seconds and go to the other
side.
How simple was that? Try it right now as you're reading this
article!
That would be considered one exercise for your core golf workout
that will improve your power golf swing.
Do this several times a day, and try to rotate farther each time
you do it. You'll notice you can go much farther the more you do
it.
How about a strength exercise for your core?
Get creative. Grab anything you have in your home or office that
you can hold in your hands. While sitting or standing, extend
your arms straight out in front of you and while looking
straight ahead, rotate with your arms as far as you can to the
right holding this object. Now rotate to the left. Do this a
total of 20 times.
You'll notice you will be able to rotate farther and farther
after each rotation!
How hard was that? No gym. No fancy equipment. Just a can of
soup, or even a half gallon of milk. If you've got some hand
weights gathering dust, that's even better. Try to increase your
weight as time goes on.
Hopefully you're getting the idea of what a core golf workout is
that will improve your power golf swing quickly.
As a golfer, always pay attention to the physical requirements
of the golf swing. What position your body is in. What movement
your body goes through. And at what rate of speed.
When you approach your golf exercise and golf stretching
program with this mindset you're on your way to a power golf
swing that will be the envy of your foursome.
About the author:
Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf performance trainers in the
country, author and founder of several cutting-edge online golf
improvement sites. Take a look at his just released golf dvds
and manual at his improve golf swing
site - Perform Better Golf.
Written by: Mike Pedersen, CPT
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