| Functional exercise for golf can mean different things | | | | First off the golf posture is not common among many |
| to different golfers. But the key is to take a look at the | | | | sports or athletic movements. Being 'bent-over' at the |
| golf swing mechanics and devise golf exercises, drills, | | | | waist with your weight more at the balls of your feet |
| and golf programs to strengthen weak or limited | | | | incorporate balance and stabilization immediately. |
| phases of the swing. | | | | And remember...this is only at address! |
| Not every golfer has the same deficiency; and treating | | | | To maintain your posture dynamically throughout the |
| golfers this way is like "one-stop" shopping. This will | | | | golf swing takes a 'unique' blend of all components |
| result in failure. No improvement for the golfer. This is a | | | | mentioned above. That is why it is so important to |
| complete waste of time, money and physical effort. | | | | incorporate functional exercise for golf in your routine. |
| The first step is for the golfer to partake in a golf | | | | Once you've taken the above mentioned evaluation, |
| fitness evaluation to determine the correct functional | | | | you'll have a good idea of what your weaknesses |
| exercise for golf program. | | | | (limitations) are and start designing a function exercise |
| This evaluation should cover strength, flexibility, | | | | for golf program that will hit those areas. |
| stabilization and endurance. These are all key factors | | | | This functional exercise for golf program should be |
| in performing at your best. These individual tests | | | | done a minimum of twice, but preferably 3 times a |
| cannot be general fitness tests, but tests devised | | | | weak to get results. Being consistent with your |
| specifically for the golfer in mind. | | | | program will leave you a happy golfer on the course. |
| Functional exercise for golf is dynamic, sequential and | | | | No one ever said it would be easy, but by |
| incorporates core strength and stabilization. Any | | | | incorporating a functional exercise for golf program will |
| functional exercise for golf that does not address this | | | | be well worth it. |
| is not for golfers. | | | | |