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Core
Training For Golfers
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by: Mike
Pedersen
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Core
training for golfers is a must for
developing maximum power and distance.
As in all athletics, the core is your
engine. Everything comes from the
core! The modern golf swing is
definitely a “core-focused”
movement; unlike the older swing
technique of lower body action
dominant.
You probably have heard the term core
training for golfers, but do you know
what it means and how to implement it
into your golf performance routine?
Your core is the middle section of
your body…specifically your
abdominal region. If your core is weak
or restricted in rotational
flexibility, you will have a minimal
chance at hitting long drives.
I see this all the time in the senior
golfer. No core strength or
flexibility, resulting in a HUGE
decrease in yardage off the tee. The
senior golfer will say things like,
“I’ve lost so much yardage off the
tee the past few years”; “I use to
hit my drives 50 yards further”;
“If I could only get 20 more yards
I’d be happy”.
This can be a very frustrating
situation; but one that can be
remedied easily, quickly and in the
convenience of your home with minimal
equipment. Improving your core
rotational strength and flexibility
does not require equipment in a gym or
club.
You can do exercises as simple as
grabbing a single handweight, getting
in your golf posture, and rotating
back and through holding the
handweight in front of your stomach.
You can also do stretches right in
your office chair. Sitting upright and
reaching around your chair, turning as
far as you can to the right, then
turning to the left.
These are just some very basic core
training for golfers exercises, but
they would give you a “kickstart”
into doing a complete program for your
core.
You will be amazed at how much power
you acquire in your swing when you
implement a core training for golfers
program. Even if that’s all you did
for the time-being, you’d be way
ahead of the game.
But my guess is once you start slow
and easy, you’ll get the “runners
high” and want to do more. This does
not have to be a gut-busting routine!
You can spend as little as 10 minutes
a couple of times a week and see
results.
Don’t put it off any longer!
Start your core training for golfers
today!
About The Author: Mike Pedersen is one
of the top golf performance swing
trainers in the country. Golf
Magazine's expert at GolfOnline.com,
author and founder of several
cutting-edge online golf performance
sites. Take a look at his just
released golf performance dvds and
manual at his golf
swing tips site - Perform Better
Golf.
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