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Golf Fitness Training
Focuses On Movement, Not Muscles
by Susan Hill, nationally recognized fitness trainer,
CHEK golf
biomechanics and sports nutrition specialist |
 Conventional training has
always suggested we train our body by working our body
muscles, individually and in isolation. This is what is
commonly referred to as body builder style training.
While the majority of fitness trainers in America
continue to follow these guidelines, I can assure you
the fitness trainers who are working with the most elite
athletes are NOT using this style or methodology of
training. In fact, many of these same trainers believe
body part training is a thing of the past and it is now
time to make room for the future of fitness training.
The new wave of training has been called "functional
training" by many. Yet others refer to this style as
movement training as opposed to muscle training.
Regardless of what you call it, the focus remains on
preparing the body for the actual movement of the
athletic sport.
When a golfer or any athlete uses this approach to
training, the focus changes to the whole body and which
exercises can fire more muscles and in specific
sequences. Instead of abdominal training in specific
sessions, each exercise should integrate the abs as
either a mechanism to teach them to stabilize or prepare
to activate. In this way, the abs are always being
trained throughout all of your movements.
Now, here’s one of my favorite movement exercises for
golf, The Cable Chop.
Goal:
This movement is designed to prepare the body for the
rotational movement in the golf swing.
Instruction:
 • Stand with your feet apart about shoulder width
• Contract your abdominals and hold them tight throughout movement
• Start with the cable machine at the high position
• Place both hands on handle and pull downward and
across body from high to low
Susan Hill is a CHEK golf biomechanic, sports
nutritionist and fitness trainer. For more information
on her golf specific programs, visit http://www.fitnessforgolf.com.
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