Plyometrics Can Help Increase Golf Swing Speed

Copyright (c) 2010 Scott Cole

Plyometrics have played an important role in the training routine of elite athletes from football players to track and field athletes. Golfers are now employing these exercises to gain more distance off the tee.

Plyometrics are simply exercises that involve loading and contracting the muscles rapidly. By doing this you help develop the force and speed in which the muscles can act and react.

A common plyometric exercise for the legs is one where the athlete jumps from the ground onto a box or chair, then back to the ground, and right back up to the box.

For golfers, there are quite a few plyometric exercises that will help increase golf swing speed. The most beneficial of these are going to involve the legs, hips and core.

For the legs, an exercise similar to the box exercise is adequate for most golfers. Squat jumps are such an exercise that is good for less than elite athletes. Starting from a standing position, with the feet shoulder width apart, you simply squat down low, then explode up and jump as high as possible. When you land, try and land more on the balls of the feet, and immediately drop down into the squat position. Perform 6 to 10 repetitions and do two or three sets. If you have any knee or ankle issues, this is probably an exercise to avoid, as it is high impact. Performing these on a padded surface is recommended.

For the hips, a good exercise involves inside and outside crescent kicks into a heavy bag. These exercises will help to develop speed on the inside and outside of the hip. You simply do these kicks as fast as possible, usually in sets of ten. For more information on how to perform this kick, do a simple search on the internet, as a description of the move is too long for this article.

In the case of the core, the most popular plyometrics exercise involves a rotational throw of a medicine ball, either against a wall or with a partner. Another good exercise in this regard is a similar move, but with the use of exercise bands or tubing. Performing these exercises with some speed will help produce the desired result of learning how to turn the body more quickly in the transition from the back swing to the down swing.

One other exercise that will help develop some explosive movement in the upper body involves old fashioned push ups. Remember those push ups where you explode up and clap your hands? That is a essentially a plyometric push up. If you can elevate your entire body off the floor, including your feet, then you are getting the most out of this exercise. However, you can get results simply by doing this from your knees.

Once you have developed some increased strength through regular strength training exercises, if you add in some of these plyometric exercises, you will see even better results.

About the Author


Scott Cole is a golf instructor specializing in increasing golf swing speed. For more information, visit
www.powergolftraining.net

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Am I forgetting anything for baby?

I am due in 4 weeks and making final preperatons for baby Luna. I am nervous I am forgetting something. Here's my list of what I have already:
newborn diapers
size 1 diapers
I am breastfeeding so I have breast pump,nursing bras,pads and cream
witch hazal
pads for me
bath robe
tons and tons of baby girl clothes a few premmie,newborn up to size 9months (lots of friends with baby girls and a mother who loves to shop)
bibs
burb cloths
diaper cream
baby wipes
daiper bag
gas drops
infant teynol
thermoteter
first aide kit
vasiline
rubbing achohol
cotton swabs and balls
swing
crib
bassinett
pack n play
changing table
bouncy seat
jump a roo
stroller
carseat
lots of balankets of all shapes and sizes
hats
mittens
nail clippers
pacifers
botlles
formula(just in case)
nipples
emerengcy #
doctor lined out
toys
rocking chair glider
bathtub
towels and wash clothes ect
if i'm forgetting something or if you can think of something else useful let me know
Thanks

a garbage pail or diaper pail for dirty diapers

a boppy works great for nursing and just for baby to lay in

coffee for late night feedings

nightlight so you do not have to turn on the big light in the middle of the night

baby bath soap

socks i didnt see on the list

baby book

frozen meals for quick cooking when you come home
( worked well for hubby and me.)

and dont forget the MOST important thing...

LOVE

make sure you pack that and bring it w/ you :0)

congrats!

Is it rude to ask for a "bigger item" on your registry?

I made it a point not to ask for anything over $40, as I know my family doesn't have a lot of money and I don't want them getting that feeling like "Oh, my gift won't be good enough for her," etc. ya know? I still do need a pack n play though, would it be rude to put it on my registry?

I've only asked for basics:
Bath
Shampoo/Soap
Nipple cream/nursing pads
Various Clothing
Some small toys
Bouncer
Blankets/bedding
Monitor
Diapers/Wipes
Baby care kit
Bottles
Pacis

Ya know, just small stuff. I bought most of the big stuff (Crib, dresser, swing, high chair, car seat) myself... I just don't want to come off as rude to my family and friends.

I think it's fine to have a bigger item on the registry. It gives people ideas of what you might need and then they might be able to find a good deal on it at another store. I think giving people a good mix of lower priced to mid priced with a couple higher priced items is fine. I wouldn't feel like someone was being rude on a registry unless they were asking for things that would be ridiculous (on a wedding registry) like crystal and silver - things that aren't needed but that some people want.