Strength Training For Golf - No Gym Required
Strength training for golf is viewed by golfers as a lot of
work, time-consuming, boring and you need a gym membership to do
it. None of the above is true, and if you read this article,
I'll explain why.
You see... strength training for golf isn't on machines
anyways...so that eliminates the requirement of a gym. All you
need is a pair of handweights, exercise tubing and a stability
ball and you've got your entire "in-home" golf fitness gym.
It's not a lot of work, if you pick and choose the area you want
to focus on. It's not time-consuming if you do it in the
convenience of your home, and have a plan of action. And lastly,
it can be a lot of fun, when you use bands, exercise balls and
training equipment specific to golf.
There many "so-called" strength training for golf programs, but
when you take a look at them, you'll see pictures of golfers
sitting on their butts in a machine. I don't know about you, but
I think golf is done "on your feet", right?
Strength training for golf is becoming "mainstream" with the
golfing community. We see and hear all the pros doing it and
playing their best golf; so why wouldn't we amateurs do it also?
There are so many reasons why to participate in a strength
training for golf program, that you can't overlook it and say
you don't need it.
Lacking power in your swing? It's because your body can't
produce any stored energy from a full backswing with torque in
your core. That's a 'physical' issue, not mechanical.
Is your golf swing inconsistent from one swing to the next?
Swing faults originate from some deeper physical limitation
that's not allowing you to make a mechanically sound and
repeatable swing. How many times have you taken a lesson and
heard your pro say, "you need to make a full backswing", but you
just can't physically do it? That's a 'physical' issue, not
mechanical.
How about injuries? Do you have one at the moment? The golf
swing is physically damaging to the body if you don't have
enough strength and flexibility to withstand the force the golf
swing puts on it. Swinging a 3 foot long lever (club) at up to
90 mph is unbelievably stressful on the joints, ligaments,
tendons and muscles of the body. That's a 'physical' issue, not
mechanical.
I could go on and on, but I think you might get the idea by now.
Strength training for golf may be your "missing link" to your
best game ever! If you've tried all the 'other' methods, this is
the ONLY one left. Why wouldn't you explore the possibilities a
little more?
If you're looking to add power to your golf swing; improve your
consistency; and prevent golf injuries, then you've got to
consider strength training for golf.