Try These Exercises to Increase the Strength and Power of Your Golf Swing
Golf season is among us! If you are a dedicated golfer, you know how exciting this time of year can be. The weather is warming up and golfers everywhere are making their way to the course. At Peak Performance Physical Therapy, we want to help you make the most out of this golf season.
Whether you’re playing for fun or competitively, these 6 exercises can help increase the strength and power of your golf swing, so you can perform at your optimum performance this golf season:
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1. Side plank.
This exercise focuses on gluteus medius, shoulder, and core stabilization. This helps to improve body awareness and balance.
2. Lunge with band rotation.
This exercise focuses on core stabilization, allowing for optimal trunk stability and control.
3. Sidestepping with pulse/duck walk.
This exercise activates the gluteus medius muscles. This allows for optimal stabilization and activation during your golf swing phase.
4. Medicine ball overhead squat-and-throw with rotation.
This exercise opens up your hips, in order to improve your postural control and rotational strength. This will help prepare for your golf swing.
5. Bridge with band pulses.
This exercise activates the gluteus muscles, allowing for optimal recruitment during both your backswing and swing phases.
6. Single leg deadlift with a dumbbell.
This exercise focuses on hamstring flexibility, hip mobility, balance, and stabilization.
If you are looking to increase the strength and power of your golf swing, contact Peak Performance Physical Therapy today! We can provide you with additional tips for improving your technique so you can get the most out of your golf season!