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The Safe Way to Train Fast: Determining Your Readiness For Overspeed Training
By Chris Finn
Overspeed training is one of the hottest things in golf today. Some people call it a training aid, others call it power training and yet others say it will get your stronger and improve your balance. So which one is it and how is it supposed to be used?
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Not All Yoga is Good for Golf But Proper Application Can Deliver Big Benefits
By Dana Santas
Yoga tends to be touted as the panacea for everything, but not all yoga is good for golfers. In fact, spending hours doing arbitrary yoga poses to increase your flexibility could actually impede your functional movement, power and control on the links. That isn’t to say that all yoga is bad for golfers…more like, not all yoga is created equal, and its effectiveness is dictated by the quality of its application to the movement and mental demands of the game.
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The Bridge with Leg Extension Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a screen for core stability.
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What are the key muscles in the Golf Swing?
By Dave Phillips
Hint, one of them starts with B and ends with T.
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Understanding and Assessing Pelvic Tilt in the Golf Swing
By TPI
The pelvic tilt is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated movement patterns in the golf swing. While it might not be something that a coach cues in their student’s swing, it should be something that a coach is aware of in their student’s swing.
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The Benefits of Single Leg Training for Golfers
By Jamie Greaves
TPI Certified strength coach Jamie Greaves outlines 5 reasons why single leg work should be a part of your lower body strength building program.
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Solving the Middle Man
By Max Prokopy
Why the Thoracic Spine is So Important
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Hamstring Flexibility - Test and Stretch
By Dr. Greg Rose
Advisory Board member Roger Fredericks demonstrates a test for hamstring length and a stretch to improve hamstring flexibility.
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Finesse Wedges
By Dave Phillips
This drill helps create the correct technique for your finesse wedges.
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Hip speed good or bad?
By Dave Phillips
This article shares some thoughts on hip speed and how to control it.
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Body-Swing Connection Case Study: Helping Fredrik Lindblom Build a Training Program For More Speed
By TPI
We had the opportunity to assess Swedish pro golfer Fredrik Lindblom to see how a training program might be able to help him find a few more MPH in his swing. Here's a look at what we found.
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Dr. Greg Rose Discusses Considerations For Coaching and Training Female Golfers On The Felix Fortis Podcast
By TPI
“If you’re trying to develop power in women, do not neglect the lower body."
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Andrew Loupe: The Best Athlete in Golf?
By TPI
Andrew Loupe was a two-time All-American golfer at LSU, but also a two-time All-State basketball player in high school. His ability to create the fastest swings on TOUR relies on his explosive lower body developed, in part, through years on the hardwood.
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The Prevalence of Injuries in Golf
By Dave Phillips
Injury is more common than you may think
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Is Age a Barrier?
By Dave Phillips
Golfers in their 40's are excelling. Lets find out why.
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I-Vest
By Dave Phillips
I-Vest is an iPhone app that can give you bio feedback on your golf posture.
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Can listening to music help your golf game ?
By Dave Phillips
Several studies have been conducted on the affects of listening to music on an athletes performance and even though there is know conclusive results in golf, their has been some interesting results in other sports. So don't put your playlist away just yet.
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5 Key Fundamentals
By Dave Phillips
What are the key fundamentals to a great golf swing? Is it a straight left arm, a big shoulder turn, a flat left wrist, a stable right leg, or maybe just a good left hand at impact?
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How Lower Extremity Injuries Impact Ground Utilization and Swing Mechanics
By Adam Halseth
The world of golf is becoming much more aware of the importance of utilizing the ground to maximize efficiency and power in a golf swing. Adam Halseth analyzes how these variables may be impacted by lower extremity injuries and limitations.
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How Jordan Does It
By Dave Phillips
Jordan Spieth is arguably the hottest player in golf and a favorite at the Masters, but his swing doesn't get as much credit as it deserves. Here are some things he does really well.
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