How To Unleash The Power Of Your Core

The golf swing relies upon core strength, endurance and proper engagement in seeking elements of stabilization, control and coordination. Core conditioning is very important for a golfer because all movements in your entire body stem from the strength in this area. Wherever you find a weak core, you find a major source of energy leaks in the golf swing.

The core is where the body's center of gravity is located and where force production begins. 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 struggles with efficiency in their swing. How strong is your core for golf? Let's find out.

Try this core test.

?Lie on your back with your knees bent.

?Place one hand underneath your lower back, then extend your knees to 90 degrees.

?Press the lower back firmly against your hand.

?Slowly lower your feet towards the ground by keeping the same tension on your hand.

Which one of the following best describes what happened when you performed the exercises above:

(A) Your lower back lifted and you could no longer feel any pressure on your hand.

(B) Your lower back lifted and you could feel some pressure on your hand.

(C) You were able to keep the same pressure on your hand throughout the movement.

If you answered (C), congratulations! You are well on your way to developing the core strength you need for better golf. If you answered (A) or (B), start with some basic exercises on engaging the core region of your body.

Susan Hill is a nationally recognized fitness trainer, CHEK golf biomechanic and sports nutrition specialist. For more information on golf specific nutrition, exercises or stretches, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com.

In The News:

pen paper and inkwell


cat break through


Golf Tips And Lessons On The Web Can Be Helpful

There are golf tips and lessons on the web. You... Read More

Essential Information on Choosing the Best Golf Clubs to Suit Your Game

Most golfers, whether a beginner or a pro, struggle when... Read More

How A Golf Workout Routine Can Crush Your Competitors

A golf workout routine can be as simple as using... Read More

Baggin It Right...Raises Your Game

Even the most casual of golfers needs a golf bag.... Read More

Shoulder Exercises To Improve Your Game

Your shoulder strength and flexibility are essential to producing an... Read More

Golf on Historic Rice Plantations of South Carolina; a Special Treat! Plan Your Next Golf Vacation!

Nothing could be finer...Just a few short miles south of... Read More

Increase your Flexibility with These 3 Key Golf Stretches

Why is it a golfer rarely asks for a full... Read More

Create A Gift Basket For A Golfer Lover!

The choice of what gift to give your family and... Read More

Unique Mental Challenges for Women Golfers

The game of golf provides trials for every player, independent... Read More

Golf Club Componets: Playing Golf The Lego Set Way

To understand how to buy golf club components, you first... Read More

Golf Travel Bags ? Choose Wisely to Protect Your Investment

Planning a golf vacation? Don't forget to protect your golf... Read More

Finding A Good Golf Product Is A Lot Easier With The Net

The World Wide Web has made life a lot easier... Read More

Golf Vacation Schools ? Choose the Perfect Golf School Vacation for Your Game

Golf Schools, like golfers, come in all shapes and sizes.... Read More

Myrtle Beach Golf - Quality and Quantity

Myrtle Beach is the best of both worlds for every... Read More

Golf Fitness DVD: Improve Your Game In Your Living Room

Plugging in a golf fitness dvd is a great alternative... Read More

How to Eliminate Your Golf Slice Quickly and Easily

Here's a really good tip that may help you to... Read More

Hogans Real Golf Secret

Ben Hogan's secret was his extraordinary ability to focus. This... Read More

Improve Golf Swing The Non-Traditional Way

Improve golf swing seems like a thought that is on... Read More

Components Of A Golf Exercise Program

Golf exercise program - with the exploding number of so-called... Read More

What a Load of Golf Balls

Through out the history of golf the golf ball has... Read More

2005 US Open Winner - What Does It Take?

As the 2005 US Open began in Pinehurst, NC, the... Read More

Play Better Longer: Reducing Golf Related Injury

On the surface golf may look to be a slow... Read More

The Mental Side of Match Play

Many of us might assume that there isn't too much... Read More

Do You Have the Confidence to Play Competitive Golf?

Competitive golfers are always in search of the elusive characteristic... Read More

My Golf Buddies Belly Laugh Watching My Stiff and Choppy Golf Swing - How Can I Fix It?

We would all like to have a fluid, beautiful swing... Read More

Golf Stretching Secrets to Improve Performance

The trend in larger and therefore heavier club heads in... Read More

Master Flexibility Training And You?ll Conquer The Playing Field In Golf

Is it difficult to rotate your body through the full... Read More

A Valuable Golf Workout Tip

Here is a golf workout tip that you can afford... Read More

What No Golf Bag Should Be Without

Whether you are a golf pro or a rookie trying... Read More

The Key Rule In Getting Your Golf Swing Plane Right

Getting the golf swing plane right and virtually perfecting this... Read More

Beginners Guide to Buying a Set of Golf Clubs

You walk in to a golf store and there are... Read More

Top 14 Tips for Selecting A Golf School

With the increase in number of schools for learning Golf,... Read More

Are You Having Trouble Sustaining Energy On The Back Nine?

Loss of stamina and endurance toward the end of an... Read More