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The Cervical Rotation Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a quick screen of cervical rotation mobility.

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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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The Lat Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a screen for shoulder mobility.

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Micah Morris: Analyzing the Body-Swing Connection of the YouTube Star

By TPI

Micah Morris's assessment revealed one of the most common Body Swing Connections in golf.

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5 Training Strategies to Increase Vertical Thrust Without Leaving The Ground

By Pam Owens

Vertical thrust is a significant power generator in the golf swing, but how do you train a your client that is unable to jump? Here are a few ideas from TPI Certified trainer Pam Owens.

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Offseason Golf Performance Program Case Study: It's Never Too Late To Improve Your Body

By Jared Bickle

Many times when I talk to aging golfers they are frustrated with things in their golf game such as losing speed and distance, not being able to play multiple days in a row or dealing with pain during or after their round. The good news is that you don't have to accept this as part of getting older...

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A New Motor Control Theory

By Phil Cheetham

The Leading Joint Hypothesis and how it applies to the Golf Swing

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When to Come Back?

By Dr. Peter Mackay

To get back in the game, ramp it up slowly!

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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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Advanced Screening: How I use the TPI Screen

By Jason Glass

People always ask me how I perform my screens. Well, here's a bit of background into how I was introduced to TPI and how I approach the screening process.

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Our Favorite Technique for Assessing (and Improving) Mobility in the Trunk

By TPI

The rib cage is one of the most common - and most overlooked - causes of limitations in thorax range of motion.

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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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Jason Glass Discusses Glute Activation and Training on Unstable Surfaces

By Jason Glass

Jason responds to questions on Twitter about glute activation and training on unstable surfaces. Great discussion about the importance of progression and regression, two topics discussed in-depth in Fitness Level 2.

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Is Your Golf Swing Putting Your Shoulder At Risk?

By Bobby Dattero

According to numerous research studies, the shoulder is one of the most oft-injured areas of the body for a golfer. As with many golf injuries, the site of the pain is often the victim of limitations in other areas of the body. TPI Certified trainer Bobby Dattero discusses how limitations in your hips and thoracic spine might be putting your shoulder at risk.

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How Powerful Are You Compared to Golfers Your Age?

By Chris Finn

How do you know if you physically can produce enough power to swing as fast as you’d like? What if you are swinging faster than your body is actually able to handle, how would you find that out before you get hurt?

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TPI’s Junior Hat Classification System

By Greg Rose

Learn about our hat classification system used in our TPI Junior programs.

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Overview of TPI's Junior Golf Screen

By Dr. Greg Rose

Here is an overview of how kids are tested and grouped in all TPI Junior Golf Schools.

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Webb Simpson on Fundamentals and Practice

By Dave Phillips

Webb Simpson shares some of his practice habits, Happy July 4th.

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How Important is Lower Body Power in Golf?

By Dr. Greg Rose

What is the most important area of the body to develop power in for long drives? Most experts would say one thing - the lower body!

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Why Neck Mobility May Be Limiting Your Backswing

By Paul Gozbekian

When considering what might cause limitations in the backswing, neck mobility is commonly overlooked.

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