Most golfers misunderstand the role of specific exercises and stretches for golf.

In general, I hear..."if I do bicep curls and make my arms stronger, then I might hit it further, right?"

Or this one..."if I stretch, then I'll get more flexible and have a better shot at not getting injured?".

There's something much more important that acts as a bridge from your body to your game.

What is it?

Body Motion.

Let's use Jim Furyk as an example - well known for his short game prowess.

Here's a photo of him with a very simple pitch shot. 

The reason he makes it look so simple is his body motion. 

This is something you can practice all day long at home, regardless of the weather outside. In fact, it is better not to have a ball in front of you because then you will start focusing too much on the ball and not enough on the movement. 

True story. 

When pitching the ball, rhythm is your friend. Rhythm is the glue that holds your mechanics together. 

What creates good rhythm? Good body motion. (here's how to get it)

Look at his feet and upper body.

Amateurs who struggle with this basic scoring shot have a wide base and not enough chest movement. 

This is where golf fitness and the golf swing are in harmony. 

Of course, you don't want to get injured and naturally you want to be more powerful off the tee. 

A good golf fitness program will teach, then reinforce these movements. 

We've got you covered here. 

 

Together in golf,

Body for Golf