Implementing a golf specific strength training program to quickly improve swing mechanics and golf swing consitency, will elevate your game well above your playing partners...
Golfers are now realizing that golf is a physical game that is a real sport. Although golf is still played for leisure, golfers today know they need to improve their body's with a golf specific strength training program in order to play their best.
Golf Athletes Train Their Bodies
Golf is no longer just the leisure game it used to be. It is now recognized as an athletic sport. As with all other athletic sports, your body's strength plays a crucial part in how well you play the game.
It is proven, that a stronger and flexible body will perform better than one that is not. There are many strength training programs out there that can help a bit, but strength training specific to golf will have an immediate impact on your golf swing power, consistency and accuracy.
Golf Specific Strength Training Tip
Strengthen Your Back and Prevent Low Back Pain -- so that you can play 18 holes without fatigue.
Just doing even one golf strength training exercise will greatly improve the strength of your back so that you will be able to play 18 holes, or hit balls all day without any pain?
Strength Training Exercise to Eliminate Low Back Pain
I have an exercise called "Lying Superman." You won't believe the amazing difference this exercise can make in your strength until you actually do it -- so go for it!
Lie on your stomach on the floor with your hands at your sides. Raise your upper body (chest), arms and legs as high as you can. Hold it for a count of 10. That's it!
Just do this simple exercise for 2 sets every day and you can say goodbye to low back pain!
Golf Strength, Power and Flexibility Training
Unlike what most golfers think... long golf practice sessions and hitting hundreds of balls will not improve these golf fitness components. In fact, they will only result in physical injuries (from overuse) and a great deal of frustration.
Benefits of Golf-Specific Strength Training
Strength training specific to the golf swing is the obvious solution for taking your golf game to the next level. The benefits of golf swing specific strength training have been well documented.
Golfers have significantly increased their driving distance, lowered their handicaps, and reduced injuries. It's a "no-brainer" for golfers of all ages and fitness levels to start a strength training program specifically designed to improve golf swing power, consistency, accuracy and overall golf swing mechanics.
The "Lying Superman" is just one of the many results-producing golf specific strength training exercises compiled into one revolutionary golf fitness system that I personally designed for golfers, and which I've trademarked the Ultimate Golf Fitness System.
For more up to date Golf Trainer insights into the latest trends in Golf Specific Strength Training, read the Perform Better Golf Blog, published daily by Mike Pedersen.
About the Author: Mike Pedersen is one of the top golf training experts in the country, author of the Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide, and founder of several online golf workout and exercise websites.
Check out his golf swing, fitness and strength training exercise system and training products, and his new and proven Perform Better Golf Fitness and Strength Training DVD's, specifically designed to improve golf swing power, consistency and accuracy, increase flexibility, and lower your score!
