Comments on: Are there any golf exercises or drills i can do to hit longer and straighter golfing drives?

By: hbgdragon

hbgdragon — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:45:59 +0000

I could tell you more if you told me more about your swing, but since you have not, I would generally say work on your flexibility. However, if you already have a pretty full swing with a good shoulder turn, the next thing I would focus on is your leg strength. A good exercise to develop this without an weights is the wall squat. Stand up next to a wall, feet shoulder width apart, and take one step away from it while leaning into it with your back. Slide your back down until you are in a sitting position, with thighs parallel to the floor. Hold this as long as possible. If you can build up to at least 2 minutes, you are developing some good strength.

You can also work in some upper body work…push ups, pull ups and some good core exercises
will do the job.

I would also get the opinion of your local teaching professional to see if your golf swing is holding you back from generating more power. You really do not need to be very strong to hit the golf ball a long way,but a little extra strength may even help improve your swing.

Scott Cole
http://www.powergolftraining.net
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By: HubP

HubP — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:23:59 +0000

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By: chase j

chase j — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:04:59 +0000

It is very easy! Log on to http://www.MyTPI.com. That is the Titleist Performance Institute web site. You can sign up for hundreds of exercises to use. There is even a self evaluation for you to take to custom your workout.

If you don’t want to work off the web site check for a “certified instructor” in your area.
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I am a certified TPI instructor.

By: wzh15

wzh15 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 19:31:59 +0000

get a weighted club like the momentius power hitter
it really makes your arms alot strong the muscles u use to swing
and the wieght helps you with your swing to get it on the rite plane
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i wanted more distance too
and i got a wieghted club it makes a huge differnce
added at least 20 – 30 yards to my drives also a teenage golfer

By: larrybud2004

larrybud2004 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:42:59 +0000

Swing speed is all about core strength. You use your body, not your arms and hands, to hit the ball far. A good exercise routine compliments proper swing technique, however it is not a replacement for it. Swimming is a great all around exercise, and it's excellent for improving your core.
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By: wbaker777

wbaker777 — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:36:59 +0000

While it is true that proper exercise can modestly affect distance. quests for longer and straighter actually should center more on Good swing technique and quality of contact. I'd spend time with a teaching pro to polish your swing and contact. Execise for golf will center more on Basic core muscle groups Abs, Hips, back and upper leg groups. However unless you are already a praticioner of conditioning, Most weekend golfers will not or can't dedicate the time required to do any program justice. Our lives are seldom our own once we enter the working world.
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By: gorilla

gorilla — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 18:09:59 +0000

Exercises will help develop strength, control and flexibility. Exercise does not necessarily mean straighter shots since that is technique.
Your core muscles and trunk support your balance and this allows you to maximize your technique.
Any ab exercises like sit ups and twists. Squats for thighs and hips. Standing on balance pads or balance balls while swinging a club are great. Balancing on one foot for long periods help develop muscle structure that increases balance. Swing weighted clubs to develop forearm/wrist/hands. Use small medicine ball as your club and make controlled swings to develop arm/shoulders/hands/hips/upper thighs/balance. Try your local bookstore for more exercises. Hope this helps. Good luck!
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