The Masters - Your Core & The Golf Swing
Last updated: 10.14am, Monday 10th April 2023
The Masters Tournament is one of the most prestigious golf events in the world. It's a time when golf enthusiasts gather to witness the best of the best compete for the coveted green jacket. This year's tournament at Augusta National Golf Course is set to start on April 6-9th, 2023, with the winner bagging a purse of around $3.24 million.
Golf is a great way to stay active and get some exercise. It can improve your cardiovascular health, strengthen your core, and improve your balance.
It has been reported that a round of golf can burn anywhere between 1000-1500 calories but varies depending on several factors, such as age, gender, level of exertion or level of ability. If you’re like me and shank every drive into rough so thick you’d struggle to find a basketball in, then chances are you’re probably going to burn a lot more…
Having a strong core is crucial for a good golf swing. It improves balance and stability, generates more power, and prevents injuries. Strengthening core muscles can lead to better shot accuracy as well as longer drives, making it essential for any golfer looking to improve their game.
Anyway, without further ado, here are 5 exercises to help you improve your golf swing and get you one step closer to that green jacket.
The Pallof Press:
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band or cable at chest height.
2. Take a few steps back for tension.
3. Engage core muscles.
4. Extend arms straight out.
5. Slowly bring hands back to chest.
6. Repeat for 6-12 reps while maintaining proper form.
Vertical Pallof Press:
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart and hold a resistance band or cable at chest height.
2. Take a few steps back for tension.
3. Engage core muscles.
4. Extend arms straight out.
5. Slowly flex and extend shoulder up and down
6. Repeat for 6-12 reps while maintaining proper form.
Static Press:
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart with a resistance band or cable machine behind you.
2. Take a few steps forward for tension.
3. Engage core muscles.
4. Perform a single arm downward press whilst keeping core engaged.
5. Slowly control resistance back.
6. Repeat for 6-12 reps while maintaining proper form.
Dynamic Rotation:
1. Start in lunge position with a resistance band or cable at chest height.
2. Take a few steps back for tension.
3. Engage core muscles.
4. Perform thoracic rotation across the body and back and slowly control resistance back.
5. Repeat for 6-12 reps while maintaining proper form.
Dynamic Pallof Press:
1. Start in lunge position with a resistance band or cable at chest height.
2. Take a few steps back for tension.
3. Engage core muscles.
4. Extend arms straight out.
5. Slowly bring hands back to chest.
6. Repeat for 6-12 reps while maintaining proper form.
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