A research study was performed to look at the effects of an 8 week weight and plyometric training prgram on golf drive distance and club head speed.
The combined training program consisted of 3 sets of 6 to 8 repetitions on the following free weight exercises: bench press, shoulder press, single arm row, upright row, squats, lunges, abdominal crunch, back extension and side bends. The plyometric exercises were performed with medicine balls, and consisted of 3 sets of 6 repetitions. Exercises included seated horizontal twists, standing horizontal twists, standing back extensions, and golf swings. The experimental group performed combined weight and plyometric training 2 times a week for 8 weeks.
The results were and average incrase in driving distance of 4.3% and the club head speed increasing 1.5% after only 8 weeks. The changes in golf drive performance were attributed to an increase in muscular force and improvement in the sequential acceleration of all body parts at ball impact.
while traditional improvements in golf performance have focused on technique modification, golfers of today choose to focus on strength and conditioning programs in to improve their performance.
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