Right now I'm on a self-designed strength/mass routine. It's been a hobby/interest of mine for a couple years and I enjoy the challenge of it and the discipline it requires.
To be honest I don't focus on it from a golf standpoint nor do I try to tailer my workouts to "golf exercises." I can't say that all this has helped my game because I really do hit it far enough as it is, but I know that it hasn't hurt my game. If anyone is looking for some ideas let me know.
Right now I'm on a self-designed strength/mass routine. It's been a hobby/interest of mine for a couple years and I enjoy the challenge of it and the discipline it requires.
To be honest I don't focus on it from a golf standpoint nor do I try to tailer my workouts to "golf exercises." I can't say that all this has helped my game because I really do hit it far enough as it is, but I know that it hasn't hurt my game. If anyone is looking for some ideas let me know.
Ditto Matt.
Glad to hear you are still at it.
I can say without hesitation that strength training has helped my game. Pivot is solid and stable, no bobbing or swaying. I can keep up distance-wise with you young guns, and most importantly, no back injuries or strain from a weak core.
When I want to go after it, I don't have to worry. What I do worry about is stopping my workouts and going through the start-up routine again. That is, initial fatigue and muscle soreness for a few weeks. Beyond that, there is just an overall feeling of confidence and well-being that comes with being fit.
some friendly advice on bulking up. When you do make sure you incorporate a stretching routine. If you don't you will not have the elasticity in your swing once the new muscle comes on.
I lost distance after adding muscle and finally realized I had tightened up and wasn't as flexible.
Ditto Matt.
Glad to hear you are still at it.
I can say without hesitation that strength training has helped my game. Pivot is solid and stable, no bobbing or swaying. I can keep up distance-wise with you young guns, and most importantly, no back injuries or strain from a weak core.
When I want to go after it, I don't have to worry. What I do worry about is stopping my workouts and going through the start-up routine again. That is, initial fatigue and muscle soreness for a few weeks. Beyond that, there is just an overall feeling of confidence and well-being that comes with being fit.
Hi Bagger.
I stay at it because I enjoy it. I like being a little stronger and a little fitter than others. For my routine I'm "on" about 7-8 weeks then take a week off - not only for physical recuperation but also mental rest. I come back feeling fresher and am mentally ready to get back at it. I also like working out alone, no only because I get my lifts done quicker (I don't mess around during workouts, I'm there to lift) but also because I've yet to find someone who will go at it as hard as I do.
I structure my workouts around major compound lifts - bench press, deadlifts, squats. I always took it easy on my legs but in the past several months I've gone at it as hard as I can and the results speak for themselves. The gains I've made with squats have been excellent, plus lower body work helps out with everything else. You'll eventually reach a point where you need that lower body work to sustain results in your upper body - your body won't let itself get blown too far out of proportion, even though it's amusing to see such people at the gym.
I structure my workouts around major compound lifts - bench press, deadlifts, squats.
Very good advice for anyone looking at strength training. These are called compound lifts for a reason, they are not isolation exercises. They engage many secondary muscles in addition to working the primary muscles. Studies have also shown that these exercises help release chemicals and hormones that positively effect the recovery and building of all other muscles. So those squats are indirectly helping to produce better results in your bicep curls. I could go on, but just one more point of interest. Compound exercises also help to increase your post workout metabolic rate thereby helping to burn fat.
Not that you need it.
Bravo all!!! Matt and Bagger are exactly right. Compound motions are the best especially for legs. Too often golfers spend too much time on golf specific training to the detriment of the balance of power you need in your whole body to take the repetitive motions. Way to go guys. Vik
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