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Be Like Mike: How Mike Weir is Improving His Physical Capabilities in his 40's
By Jason Glass
Masters Champion Mike Weir joins the Coach Glass podcast to discuss his approach to training and performance.
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How Addressing The Function Of Deep Stabilizers Can Improve Movement Quality In Your Golf Swing
By Dr. Josh Nelson
When a joint becomes restricted either through injury or prolonged postural distortions this leads to a decreased firing of the deep stabilising muscles (e.g. Multifidus, Rotatores etc.) and an over activity of the compensatory global muscles such as the Erector Spinae, Quadratus Lumborum and Iliopsoas.
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The Best Exercises To Increase Clubhead Speed
By Nick Buchan
Nick Buchan polls several top golf fitness experts about their favorite exercises for speed development.
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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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How Improving Your Hip Hinge Can Increase Your Distance
By Natalie Lowe
The hip hinge is one of the most important movements as a golfer and as an athlete. Here are key exercise progressions for improving the pattern.
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Why Club Head Speed Drops With Age And What You Can Do About it
By Michael Carroll
Unfortunately, we tend to lose speed and mobility with age. TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll explains why and shares tips for modifying your exercise program to compensate for it.
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Beware Of What You Stretch
By Jason Glass
So many of us have bought into the old adage that you need to stretch to stay supple and play your best. What if stretching actually had the opposite effect?
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What We Can Learn About Distance From Long Drive Competitors
By TPI
A look at how the longest drivers in the world achieve 200+ mph ball speed and what the average golfer can learn from it.
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How Golf Fitness is Achieving Mainstream Acceptance
By Rusty Cage
Golf has long had a strange relationship – a borderline phobia – with fitness, especially in the media. There's a disconnect we don’t see in any other mainstream sports. That's all changing now. Freelance writer Rusty Cage explores the evolution of "golf fitness" as the pursuit of performance fights the perception of vanity.
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5 Lessons Learned From Training Those With Low Back Pain
By Dean Somerset
Lower back pain is the most common injury in golf. According to some studies, lower back injuries account for roughly 1/3 of all golf injuries. Strength coach Dean Somerset shares his experience and observations from working with athletes who have lower back pain.
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4 Steps To More Rotational Power
By Nick Buchan
TPI Certified trainer Nick Buchan shares how to safely progress your medicine ball throws for more rotational power.
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Foam Roll Your Way to a Better Swing.
By Dave Phillips
A simple tool to increase your range of motion.
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Red Flags
By Gray Cook
The flags in golf, no one talks about.
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Need Speed ?
By Dave Phillips
Resistance Training and Stretching can add Club Head Speed.
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The Single Leg Balance Test
By Greg Rose
This is a great overall balance test for your player.
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The Wrist Extension Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a screen for wrist extension mobility.
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The Wrist Flexion Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a great test for flexion mobility in the wrist.
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Adjustments in the Swing for Maintaining Posture for Seniors
By Dr. Greg Rose
Champions Tour player Tom Kite discusses some of the swing changes that he has had to make to help him maintain a stable posture and a good turn.
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Early Extension Swing Characteristic
By Dave Phillips
Early Extension is defined as any forward movement of the pelvis toward the ball during the backswing or the downswing.
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Your hips and your swing
By Dr. Greg Rose
Why hip mobility and strength are so important in your golf swing:
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