Are there any specific exercises golfers should avoid?
Golfers who have experienced knee problems or the potential for knee pain should avoid leg extensions. I also suggest that golfers avoid shoulder or bench presses, as this develops the chest and will tend to pull the shoulders out of alignment. How do I gain strength? I believe golfers should gain strength without bulk. The normal routine to gain bulk is to work the muscle for a few, up to 10, repetitions with the highest tolerable weight. To strengthen while avoiding the bulk, golfers are better served by doing multiple repetitions with lighter weights. To establish an appropriate working range, take a weight and complete 10 repetitions of an exercise. If you have difficulty completing the ninth and tenth repetition you can then use that as a guide to the weight you should use. Take 50% of that weight and do multiple repetitions: 4 sets of 10 or more exercises. This will help gain strength without gaining bulk and will also assist in establishing endurance in the muscle. The progressi
