Golf Specific Core Exercises Improve Your Drive Distance

What if I could give you three important exercises for golf and you were able to hit the ball further than you've ever hit it before? What if these exercises could be performed with a minimal investment of time and required no equipment. How about if I made it so simple and convenient you could simply perform them in the evening in the comfort of your own living space? What are you waiting for?let's get started.

The golf swing starts with core stability, then adds in the elements of strength, flexibility, balance and coordination. Core conditioning is very important for a golfer because all movements in the upper and lower body are tied together, supported, and coordinated by your core.

The core is where the body's center of gravity is located, and it is where movement begins. Because all movement begins at the core and then progresses out to the arms and legs, core strength is essential. The core acts to produce force, it stabilizes the body to permit other musculature to produce force, and it's also called upon to transfer energy.

So, what types of equipment or tools are best to most effectively train this power region of the body? I'll give you a hint. It's not the machines in your gym. If you like the gym, then use the equipment that will provide the best results like pulley systems, free weights, and exercise/ medicine balls which provide far more neurological advantages than your typical exercise machine. Not only is the core challenged to fatigue with these alternatives to traditional machines, but you can recruit more muscle groups in two or three planes of motion compared to only one with machines.

Most people have a very weak core, and as a result, chronic posture problems. Over time, this creates wear and tear on the body. A golfer with a weak core is vulnerable to injury and will never be efficient in their swing. These weaknesses must be reversed in order to promote proper health and function. For now, let's put the gym equipment at rest and get started with those simple, home based exercises and get ready to create some serious distance with those woods.

Crunch ? Lie on the floor facing up with knees bent. Place your hands behind your head or across your chest and crunch forward. Contract the abdominals to raise the shoulders off the floor, pause and lower. You may also try this exercise on a Swiss ball.

Twisting crunch ? Identical to the crunch except as you crunch up you rotate the shoulders to alternating sides. Don't forget to contract your abdominals.

Plank - Begin by lying on your stomach with legs extended. Place elbows directly beneath your shoulders with hands reaching forward. Push your body up onto your toes and elbows. Pull navel up and towards your spine. Do not allow your low back to drop towards the floor. Try and hold this position for 30 seconds to start.

Strengthen your core region for golf and add an extra 20 yards to your drive distance. Perform these three exercises several times weekly and you'll see your hard work pay off in longer length off the tee.

Susan Hill is a CHEK Golf Biomechanic, Sports Performance Nutritionist and President of Fitness for Golf. For exercises targeted to lower your handicap and give you a competitive edge every time you play, then visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com

---

Need Some Help With Your Golf Swing?

What should you do if you need some golf swing... Read More

Are You Fully Benefiting From Your Golf Swing Training Videos

The golf swing is so central and so important to... Read More

Get Moving and Save Strokes

Whether you walk the course or ride a cart, a... Read More

How to Win at Golf

What's the point of playing sport if you don't want... Read More

How A Golf Trainer Can Take Your Game To The Next Level

Having a golf trainer in your corner to give you... Read More

Creating A Golf Fitness Program

For the average golfer embarking on a total golf fitness... Read More

Shoulder Stretches for Golf

Performing shoulder exercises and stretches are important to ensuring that... Read More

Fitness For Golf Is The New Gold Standard

Golf fitness has never been considered as important to one's... Read More

Gifts: Giving To The Beginner Golfer

It's golf season again! And you might be looking for... Read More

Facts and Fallacies of Strength Training for Golf

Various aspects of golf training have expanded rapidly, but one... Read More

How A Golf Fitness Book Can Transform Your Game

A golf fitness book that is written to give you... Read More

Exercise For A Golfer - Dont Fear it

Exercise for a golfer is widely used. Despite the success... Read More

Purpose Driven Golf

I want you to meditate on a couple points for... Read More

Taking A Golf Lesson Isnt Always The Answer

Golfers will do anything they can in hopes to play... Read More

Golf Lessons From A Beginning Golfer?

Would you rather hear what you need to learn from... Read More

Why in the World Do You Want to Make Your Own Golf Clubs?

A better question might be, why would you not want... Read More

Public Golf Courses ? Making The Right Choice

Chances are, if you're just starting out, you haven't decided... Read More

Basic Golf Etiquette

Many golfers take to the sport without the basic understanding... Read More

The Power of A Golf Training Club

Some golfer's idea of a golf training club is using... Read More

Pull, Push or Carry? I?ll Carry My Golf Clubs Thanks

I love to play golf and I love to walk... Read More

Sit Up Straight! It Will Help Your Game

What does it take to reproduce the perfect golf swing?... Read More

Golf Stretches Reduce Risk Of Injury And Improve Your Game

Most amateur golfers don't give enough attention to performing regular... Read More

Why Tiger Woods Golf Swing Technique Is So Effective

Golf sensation Tiger Woods' golf swing technique has been the... Read More

Golf Clubs Reviews And Tips

Golf clubs: Reviews and tips is the central message of... Read More

Golf Schools Require Golf Fitness

Are you planning on attending a golf school on your... Read More

Backspin Advice

Lately, I have received many requests for 2 things.1. Advice... Read More

Dramatic Effect Of A Stretching Exercise For Golf

A stretching exercise for golf is capable of revolutionizing the... Read More

Golf Drills To Improve Your Game

Many people believe that simply getting out on the course... Read More

Why A Modern Golf Training System Is So Effective

Gone are the days when a golf training system mainly... Read More

What Hinders You From Hitting Long Drives Will Shock You

Hitting long golf drives is the desire of every golfer... Read More

The Proper Golf Swing Technique

There is no doubt that the proper golf swing technique... Read More

Secret Sneaky Tactic To Get A Complete Used Golf Club Sets On A Discount With Auction Sites

Have you experienced this when you're bidding on ebay or... Read More

Do You Fear Golf Weight Training Programs

In a sport that hardly has any controversies; few issues... Read More