This series features a weighted club that is easy to store, compact to travel with and lightweight. You will learn the proper on-course exercises you should do to prepare for the stress of the game and how to use the swing trainer to improve your ball striking ability. It’s going to take some time for you to become familiar with this golf-specific workout, so be patient. You’re a golfer so by now you understand the word patient when it comes to golf!
This week we will:
- Strengthen the lower legs for more push-off power in the downswing
- Strengthen the trunk which is critical in making an effective turn
Now lets get started!
Start: Hold the weighted club in front with the clubhead facing you and place one foot back.
Action: Slowly bend the knee of the forward leg and lean slightly forward keeping the heel of the rear leg on the ground.
Finish: Hold for 15 seconds and repeat to the opposite side.
Tips: Keep both knees slightly flexed. Do not arch the back. Strong calves add more push-off power in the downswing.
Start: Stand with both feet shoulder width apart, hips rotated forward and holding the swing trainer at the grip and clubhead. Raise swing trainer overhead.
Action: Flex both knees slightly and slowly bend at the waist to create the stretch.
Finish: Return to the start position and repeat to the opposite side.
Tips: Do not arch the back. Do not tilt the hip outward. Keep the neck in a neutral position.
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