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A brief (and incomplete) list of common mistakes golfers make in their training (in my opinion/experience), and what they should focus on instead.
1. Reps generally too high
2. Rest time between sets too short
3. Belief that a hard workout = an effective workout
1. Reps generally too high
2. Rest time between sets too short
3. Belief that a hard workout = an effective workout
4. Belief that exercises need to resemble the golf swing to be effective
5. Too much use of unstable surfaces
6. Overemphasis on static stretching and floor-based “core” exercises (e.g. Russian twists)
7. Too much emphasis on aerobic fitness & not enough on power development
5. Too much use of unstable surfaces
6. Overemphasis on static stretching and floor-based “core” exercises (e.g. Russian twists)
7. Too much emphasis on aerobic fitness & not enough on power development
Some things to focus on instead.
1. Find a good coach with a solid grasp of strength & conditioning principles
2. Get strong - pick exercise variations you can do well, focus on lower reps, more rest, high quality each rep/set
1. Find a good coach with a solid grasp of strength & conditioning principles
2. Get strong - pick exercise variations you can do well, focus on lower reps, more rest, high quality each rep/set
3. Get powerful - work up to lifting lighter weights with some speed, jump, throw, swing, sprint (safely of course). Intent is key
4. Have a plan for each session. Every exercise should contribute to your goals in a specific way.
5. Address mobility limitations as necessary
4. Have a plan for each session. Every exercise should contribute to your goals in a specific way.
5. Address mobility limitations as necessary
6. Judge a session by whether it brings you closer to your goals, NOT by how sweaty or sore it makes you. For example, a power/velocity session is generally most effective when you are fresh and well-rested for each set/rep.
7. Be consistent/patient.
7. Be consistent/patient.
There are many other considerations when training, so find a good coach to help you sort through everything.
This is also not a complete list, but are some of the examples I see most often in the golf world
This is also not a complete list, but are some of the examples I see most often in the golf world
