What type of power exercises should golfers perform?
When performing power exercises multi-joint exercises that recruit the primary movers of the golf swing and that promote the sequencing of the golf swing (lower body transfers power to upper body) should be completed. In these exercises, stability of the hips and core are essential for the transfer of power and for the protection of the lower back and spine. Power exercises can be performed with dumbbells, barbells, cable machines and medicine balls. How to integrate power training into your routine Cable power training When starting to introduce power training into your routine, start slowly by keeping the resistance low and by perfecting your training form. Power exercises should be performed at the beginning of the resistance program when you are physiologically fresh. At the initial stages of power training start with one set of 6-10 repetitions per exercise once a week and work your way up to 2-3 sets of 10 reps twice to three times per week. Make sure that you are alternating mus