Get Golf Fit!
Play Powerfully
- By Kevin Dishon, PT, DPT, TPI level 2 Medical and Fitness Professional
A
s driving distance averages consistently increase on the PGA tour, the amateur player looks for
methods to keep up. Although the phrase “drive for show, putt for dough” remains relevant, the
majority of players should still prioritize distance. To gain power in your golf swing, you must
train to get your body golf-fit.
When evaluating the many training methods to build power in the golf swing, it is important to discuss
speed. The golf swing is a fast movement so in order to gain power while swinging a golf-fitness routine
must be created from fast and explosive movements. If you can master these three exercises specifically
addressing speed, you may just start hitting the ball past all of your playing partners.
Rotational Box Jump
Begin standing with a 6-inch box or low bench to your immediate left and perpendicular to you. Squat
down preparing to jump and propel yourself onto the box while simultaneously rotating to face the box/
bench. When landing, be sure to absorb
the impact of the blow by landing
with soft-feet (e.g., land as quietly as
possible on the box). Jump back down
to the floor while rotating to return
to the original position. To make this
exercise more difficult, jump to a higher
box. Perform 4 sets of 12, alternating
sides (2 sets per side), and continue to
challenge yourself by bumping up the
height of the object you are jumping to.
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