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Strength Training For Golf

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.

Golf Strength Training With Affordable Equipment

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 is 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.

Golf Specific Exercise

There many so-called golf exercise 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.

Improve Golf Swing Power

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.

Better Golf Swing Consistency

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.

Injury-Free Golf

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.

Missing Link To Great Golf

Strength training for golf may be your missing link to your best game ever! If you have 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 must consider strength training for golf.

Golf Training Manual

With the glut of information out there, it's easy to get confused as you embark on your new golf fitness program. That is why I produced my golf fitness manual. With over 370 of simple exercises, stretches, programs, and even golf tips and lessons as a bonus in the back.

Mike Pedersen
Golf Performance Coach

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