In this episode of The Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist, we'll focus on an upper body strength training program and the four major muscles you want to hit when doing a general strength and conditioning program for golf; the triceps, lats, pecs, and rhomboids. [ Search for Upcoming Airings of this Episode. ]
Fitness Academy Column: Benefits of Upper Body Training - By Dr. Greg Rose
When it comes to golf specific fitness, upper body strength training is a must. Research has shown that lack of strength and muscular endurance in the trunk, arms, and forearms can cause a wide variety of swing faults. More...
In this episode of The Golf Fitness Academy presented by Titleist,
we’ll focus on a lower body strength training program, targeting the four major
muscle groups in the lower body. [ Search
for Upcoming Airings of this Episode. ]
Fitness Academy Column: Benefits of Lower Body Training - By
Dr. Greg Rose
Proper lower body strength training is the foundation for a great golf swing.
Research has shown that lack of strength and muscular endurance in the legs and
pelvic area can cause a wide variety of swing faults. More...
A golf flexibility program will benefit any player's game as it enhances range of motion and helps to prevent injury. In this show, Dave and Greg demonstrate a series of flexibility exercises for ankles, calves, hamstrings, hip range of motion, separation of upper body & lower body, shoulder, neck and spine range of motion. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Benefits of Flexibilty - By
Dr. Greg Rose
One of the most obvious differences between nearly all professional golfers and you is their incredible flexibility. Limited mobility can cause virtually any swing fault due to your body’s inability to move through a proper range of motion. More...
In this episode, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips prescribe exercises for a common swing fault, the Sway/Slide. They will first test for physical limitations and then design a workout routine centered around flexibility and stability exercises. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Sway Slide Swing Fault - By
Dave Phillips
The Sway/Slide swing fault is commonly caused by a lack of strength or flexibility in the hips and lower body. More...
Greg and Dave explain how 3D technology is used in the application of sports performance and specifically how they measure a player's swing efficiency or kinematic sequencing. This measurement of energy transfer from lower body to trunk to arms and to the club at impact allows them to pinpoint any areas of the body which aren't maximizing efficiency. They demonstrate a series of motor learning coordination drills that you can do at home that will help you improve your energy transfer. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Eliminate Your Limitations - By
Dave Phillips
It is true that most swing faults are developed around a physical limitation. The problem lies in that most of us have ingrained a pretty bad habit that is not easy to break. More...
In this episode of the Golf Fitness Academy Presented by Titleist, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips tackle a common swing fault among golfers, Early Extension. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Dealing With Early Extension - By
Dave Phillips
If you suffer from inconsistency and a lack of distance the early extension swing fault maybe the reason. More...
In this episode, Dave Phillips and Dr. Greg Rose demonstrate how bad posture hinders what you are trying to achieve on the golf course. Find out if you are a C or an S-Posture and learn why the gym is the best place to fix this problem. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: The Importance of Posture - By
Dave Phillips
Posture is one of the key fundamentals in the golf swing and poorposture is the root cause of so many swing faults. More...
In this episode, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips prescribe exercises for a common swing fault, the Chicken Wing. “Chicken Wing” is the term used to describe the swing fault that robs you of power and consistency. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Curing the Chicken Wing - By Dave Phillips
The Chicken Wing refers to a breakdown of the left arm prior too and through impact causing the left arm to be bent and the forearm to stop rotating. More...
Endurance plays a major role in your ability to finish a round of golf. In this episode of the Golf Fitness Academy, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips demonstrate some of the latest technology to measure cardiovascular endurance in addition to testing the old fashioned way for muscular endurance. Learn how a 20 minute training program can be just as effective as an hour. Click here for the sit-up and push-up ratings chart. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: Better Golf Endurance - By Dr. Greg Rose
One aspect of golf that tends to plague millions of players is fatigue on the closing holes.More...
In this episode of the Golf Fitness academy, Dr. Greg Rose and Dave Phillips will use fitness to correct another common swing fault, Reverse Spine Angle. After taking a look at the swing fault in all its forms, Greg will describe some of the physical cause for Reverse Spine Angle before working with Dave on developing a training program that includes flexibility and stability exercises. [ Search
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Fitness Academy Column: The Reverse Spine Angle - By Dave Phillips
The Reverse Spine Angle fault is often mistaken for a reverse pivot although they sound similar they are in fact totally different. More...
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