All golfers should engage in strength training to help get the most out of their golf game. However, golfers over the age of 50 in particular should really consider starting a legitimate strength training program to offset sarcopenia, the process of age- related loss of muscle mass. I've previously discussed the principles of strength training [...]
Every single golfer on the planet wants to increase their swing speed and hit longer tee shots. Some will make needed swing changes to uncork greater club head speed. Others will turn to fitness training to improve their ability to generate more swing speed. And still others will engage in swing speed training to increase [...]
I recently had a conversation online with a friend about strength training. We are both 60 and when he was in his 20s he was an outstanding golfer. However, it's clear he has done virtually no fitness training since probably high school. During the conversation he asked about more golf specific exercises, particularly involving the [...]
The golf swing is a total body movement, similar to throwing a shot put or a discus. Therefore, if you want the ability to hit longer drives, you should train the entire body for strength. Unfortunately, many golfers and even those who are involved in golf fitness do not seem to understand this concept. To [...]
If you've been following this blog for a while you know that I am quite passionate about strength training and its benefits. I truly believe that anyone over 40 should incorporate strength training into their overall fitness plan. However, there is often a lot of pushback from golfers regarding the merits of strength training. A [...]
Overhead press in my garage There's a very simple reason why Tiger Woods showed up at the Hero Challenge looking even more muscular than just a few months ago. At 48 years old now, and with all sorts of wear and tear to his body, Tiger is incapable of moving his body anywhere [...]
If you aren't getting stronger, you are getting weaker. This statement is true once you reach age forty. That is generally when the condition known as sarcopenia, or age related loss of muscle and skeletal tissue, begins. The only way to offset this condition is with strength training. The problem is, most golf fitness programs [...]
The best strength exercises for golfers are the same as the best strength exercises for any other athlete. However, I thought it would be a good idea to update this post to reflect my own training as a 56 year old. While the golf swing is a complex movement pattern, building overall strength for the [...]
Since golf season is winding down in the northern states, many golfers will soon be turning their attention more to their golf fitness. With that in mind, I thought I'd address some issues I see in the golf fitness industry, which has really exploded over the last decade. Most tour players now have a fitness [...]
DeChambeau early years on tour Bryson DeChambeau is changing the game of golf. He's literally taking the long drive champ mentality to the PGA Tour, and it's been amazing to watch. This is a player who won the U.S. Amateur and was low amateur at the Masters before he turned pro. We all [...]
