Everyone wants to know the end all be all exercise to improve your golf game or the best exercises for your golf swing, but with so many ways to exercise, it’s hard to know which ones will be most effective at improving your score on the green. To make things easier, we’ve compiled five of the best exercises that will help you raise your handicap and shoot lower scores in no time!
Running
PROS:
Allows you to build endurance and stamina so you can play a full 18 holes without running out of energy.
Can help improve your speed and power, allowing you to hit the ball further?
CONS:
However, too much running can actually have negative effects on your golf game.
You can become too skinny and lose muscle mass, which will lead to a loss of power in your swing.
You can also put extra strain on your heart and lungs, which can lead to fatigue during your round.
TRY THIS:
Run or run/walk 20 to 30 minutes, two days a week.
Take a longer run or run/walk (40 minutes to an hour) on the weekend.
Weightlifting
PROS:
Helps improve your power and accuracy, can make you stronger and more fit, can help with your mental game.
CONS:
You need to be careful not to overdo it and injure yourself, lifting weights takes time and dedication.
TRY THIS:
Legs (hamstrings) – Dumbbell deadlift straight leg x 8-12 reps.
Biceps – Dumbbell bicep curl x 8-12 reps. per side
Legs – Dumbbells sumo squat x 8-12 reps.
Shoulders – Dumbbells side raise x 8-12 reps. per side
Core Workouts
PROS:
Alleviates back pain and stiffness with improved posture
An improved level of flexibility, enabling you to turn and bend more easily
Better balance helps to prevent falls.
One of the best exercises for your golf swing.
CONS:
Core exercises can injure your neck and/or back
TRY THIS:
Perform plank for 60 seconds
Do 100 crunches
Perform 20 squats or lunges (10 on each side)
Perform 10 hip bridges (5 per side)
Yoga
PROS:
Yoga can help improve your flexibility, which can be beneficial for your golf game.
Yoga can also help improve your balance and focus, both of which are important for golf.
CONS:
However, yoga alone is not likely to give you the strength and power you need to improve your golf game.
You may need to supplement your yoga practice with other exercises.
TRY THIS:
Check out this great yoga routine that focuses on golfers
Play More Golf!
And there you have it, five exercises that can help improve your golf game. But remember, the best way to get better at golf is to get out there and practice as often as you can. And have fun! After all, that’s what the game is all about.
Originally Published at:- YourGolf Spot ( Improve your Golf Game )
