The engine to your swing is not your legs; it’s not your arms.
It’s your CORE. The abs specifically.
When you think of the golf swing, it is really one motion. A ROTATION back and through.
If that’s the case, wouldn’t you want to strengthen your core specific to your rotation?
The stronger your core is, the more power you will generate at impact. So many golfers try to HIT the ball by swinging harder with the hands and arms.
If you did, did it work?
Another great benefit of strengthening your core via rotation is improving your turning ability both on your backswing AND follow through.
The BIGGER the turn, the FARTHER the ball goes…and with no extra effort on your part.
Here is a very simple exercise (of many) you can do in your home or even office that will help immediately.
Don’t under-estimate it’s simplicity.
It’s called the Seated Twist with Dumbbell:
* Sit in chair as tall as you can.
* Grab a single dumbbell and extend your arms straight out, chest high.
* Without moving your head side-to-side, rotate to the right and to the left as far as you can go.
* Try to remain smooth and rythmic.
* Do this 20 times for 3 sets.
I’m telling you right now this will make a difference. Do it right now while you’re sitting there but without a dumbbell. Doesn’t it feel good? It’s a nice stretch all by itself.
Give it a go!
Mike Pedersen is a golf fitness expert and founder of the Power Performance Program. If you’re looking for a complete golf performance system, check out Mike’s Golf Fitness Guide.
