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Anyone who has played even a single game of golf can understand that power plays a very critical part into how effective your golf swing is. In fact, your golf swing form and the power you put behind your swing are the true driving force to driving the golf ball as far as you can. But the amount of power that you are able to put into your golf swing to begin with really begins with your own fitness, specifically your core fitness.
The biggest drawback to developing more power in your golf swing is the fact that the average golfer typically has poor core fitness. You first need to be able to build up endurance in your core muscles before you can start doing power training for golf. A very simple and effective golf exercise that can help you get started and on your way to developing more power to put into your golf swing is some modified crunches.
You can do this lying down on the floor which really minimizes any back pain and can actually help eliminate it over time. Simply start out with your hands crossed over your chest, your knees bent and feet flat on the floor and slowly lift your upper body off of the floor. Be careful not to lift too high to begin with, simply getting your shoulder blades off of the floor is adequate for this basic golf swing power exercise. If you want something more effective, progress to having your legs flat on the floor while doing the modified crunch. You can even progress as much as having a single leg being raised at the same time you are lifting your upper body or both legs if you feel strong enough for it.
If you can’t do this move for repetitions, simply try just holding it for 5-10 seconds at a time to begin with to get started. Core fitness is so important to your golf swing but if your core fitness is low you are going to have to progress slowly but gradually over time. Your core muscles can generally be less conditioned and not used to movements like this at first so use common sense and your best judgment when doing this and make sure that it is modified for your level.
One of the best resources for golf fitness exercises and golf fitness tips is Mike Pedersen’s Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide. Mike knows what he is doing and has extensive knowledge and experience helping golfers improve their golf fitness. His Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide is literally a golf fitness bible of sorts. You can’t help but improve your game using his advice and I strongly recommend it. Mike Pedersen’s Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide will definitely help you find specific golf fitness exercises that are right for your level that you can practice out on the course or even at home to improve your golf fitness and add power to your drive.
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