Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on February 6, 2008 under General Fitness, Golf Fitness | 
One of the biggest mistakes I see made when I look at the conditioning program of the golfers I work with is the inclusion of machine exercises. In fact, many programs have relied solely on the use of machines. This is a huge mistake!
Golf requires a fine tuned nervous system that can repeat a given bodily motion time and time again without wavering. In order to support this requirement in the weight room, a golf conditioning program must include exercises that require high demand of the nervous system and reinforce those movement patterns specific to the game of golf. The use of machines will not accomplish this! Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on January 30, 2008 under Golf Fitness |
Achieving a full backswing and follow-through is crucial in the game of golf. Anything short of a complete turn is sure to cost you plenty of distance off the tee. Hip flexibility plays a critical role in achieving this. Here is a simple test to see if your hips are hindering your game.
Standing straight up with your feet about 12 inches apart, hips and back against a wall, rotate your right foot out (externally rotate) as far as you can without allowing the hips to move away from the wall. Next, rotate your right foot in (internal rotation) as far as you can without allowing the hips to move away from the wall. Repeat on the left side. Read more of this article »
Posted by Chad Anderson CSCS on December 23, 2007 under Golf Fitness |
Ask any golfer which physical attribute is the most important when it comes to golf performance and 9 times out of 10 they will reply, “flexibility.” They are correct, but do they know why?
Most individuals believe flexibility is the most important attribute because it will allow your body to move through a full range of motion. However, flexibility does more than just improve your range of motion; it improves muscle function. Read more of this article »
