Getting in Golf ready shape

Now that the days are getting longer and the sun is making a strong appearance, thoughts of fun days on the Links are running through our minds.  Maybe you are thinking about your golf goals?  Hitting longer drives, correcting a slice or maybe shooting lower scores.  Having goals are an important part of improving golf performance.  But, before we start with our performance goals its important to be sure that the body is healthy, mobile and ready for the stresses of the golf swing.

Gluts and Hamstring
One very important test is to test the "King of the golf swing": The gluts. 

In the golf swing the Gluts are a multi-function muscle. This entire muscle group helps to maintain lower body stability throughout the swing. It is also vital in helping to maintain core stability throughout the swing.  It is important to have this muscle group functioning well in order to attain a repeatable and consistent swing.

Using one of the T.P.I assessment protocols is the bridge with leg extension.  The tour player can hold this position for up to 45 seconds before the hamstring takes over.


Bridge w/ leg extension

The Bridge with leg extension will test the endurance of the gluts.  Most people will have the ability to hold this position for an extended period of time.  Time is not the key to the test it's which muscles are stabilizing during the static hold.  We need to build up endurance of the Glut Medius and the Glut Maximus. The test is over when the hamstring begins to fire or flex.




A great way to keep the gluts engaged is to tap the muscles, this will keep them firing.  Repeat this test, 1 set per leg, 2 - 3 days per week. The bridge with leg extension will increase the endurance of the gluts which will in return help you generate a more powerful and accurate swing.

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