Various aspects of golf training have expanded rapidly, but one area of development that has caught on somewhat slowly is golf-specific strength training. Not until very recently has this specific need been addressed. As with many things, it started at
top with pros like Tiger Woods and David Duval and began to trickle down to
masses over time. Unfortunately, many golfers still live under
old assumption that strength training is detrimental. The truth is that
days of simply practicing and playing to make yourself a stronger and better golfer are from a bygone era. I am not trying to diminish
fact that ultimately golf skills are
most important aspect of golf, but improving your swing performance will only get you so far. If you want to develop into
best player you can be, you better get with
program—a strength training program, that is. Let’s take a look at a few of
fallacies that may be holding some of you back.
Fallacy #1: Resistance training will cause a loss of flexibility.
Fact: It is a proven fact that full range of motion resistance training will actually improve your flexibility.
Fallacy #2: Resistance training will result in “bulking up”.
Fact: Performing resistance training by itself will not cause
development of excess muscle mass; additional caloric intake is also required. Some individuals are under
impression that lifting heavier weights for fewer repetitions will cause this “bulking-up” phenomenon. This is also false. As a matter of fact, lifting heavier weights for fewer repetition is one way to gain strength without adding “bulk”. Therefore, if you are involved in a program designed to develop stability, strength, and power specific to
needs of golf, you have absolutely nothing to worry about.
Fallacy #3: Resistance training will have adverse effects on your swing.
Fact: Performing resistance training can actually have a positive effect on your swing. Resistance training helps develop what is known as kinesthetic awareness,
ability to detect bodily position, weight, and movement of
muscles, tendons, and joints.