The study of Biomechanics over the last few years shows how the power of the golf swing is derived from using certain groups of muscles. It also explains why golf exercises are so very important when it comes to achieving more shot distance.

In the golf swing, power is not generated from the arms and hands, it comes from the legs and lower torso. One of the biggest problems with many amateur’s is that they swing with their arms. Besides not getting proper distance from their shots, using just the arms can create all sorts of unwanted swing problems. One of the problems that develope from swinging with the arms is a reverse pivot. A reverse pivot is when the ball is struck with most of the golfer’s weight on his/her right side. By making the proper hip turn at the start of the downswing maximum power is generated which causes fast swing speeds.

Remember, clubhead speed is what we’re after here. Golf exercises that target the lower torso and legs enhance the muscle groups that will help generate more swing speed. Strength and elasticity are what we want, not bulk. Building bulky muscles will tend to hinder movement in the swing.

For senior’s, golf exercises are of major importance. Senior’s are very prone to injury because as we age muscle elasticity and muscle tone deteriorates. It is imperative that all senior golfers do the proper amount of warm-up exercise immediately before every round of golf. Because of the tremendous torque that builds up during the golf swing, injury can occur very easily. Once the muscles have been stretched and loosened the possibility of injury is greatly reduced. Developing a good exercise regimen just before a round is a good habit to develop. Make certain that, whatever your choice of exercise, you start your stretches gradually and then work your way up from there. Remember, you’re not working out for the Olympics here, you just want to be limber enough to avoid injury. Utilizing the proper pre-game exercise routine will add more enjoyment to your game and almost always lead the way to lower scores.

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