For the next seven weeks we will be doing a new strength class using a Strength Trainer club. I have used this training tool for six plus years on TOUR with players and they have seen great results in maintaining strength in their swing.
The counter-balanced weights of the Strength Trainer allow the club to swing in a smooth and flowing fashion while giving a workout to the golf specific muscles. The Strength Trainer is ideal for hitting longer shots and generating greater clubhead speed. An 18-minute instructional video and 36-page workout booklet are included with each Strength Trainer and can be ordered in the Pro Shop. All Golf Channel subscribers receive a $15 discount that is already reflected in the Pro Shop price.
Points to Remember:
- Start the golf swing by turning your shoulders and your hips in unison to a point where the shaft is pointing at 9:00 before your hands get involved.
- Start the downswing by shifting your weight off of the right foot as you turn your hips.
- In the downswing at 10:30, start straightening the right arm and flattening the left wrist to insure a square clubface at impact and beyond impact for 12 inches.
- Finish in balance and facing the target.
Swinging Drills Routine:
- Swing SLOWLY and DELIBERATELY holding the completion of each drill for 2 seconds.
- Repeat each drill for 12 repetitions before moving on.
- Swing through the 4 backswing drills, rest 2 minutes.
- Swing through the 4 downswing drills, rest 2 minutes.
- Swing through the Full Swing Drill for 12 repetitions to complete the Swinging Drills Routine.
1. Start with the Strength Trainer at address. | 2. Turn your shoulders and hips to swing the club back to 7:30. Hold at 7:30 for 2 seconds. | 3. Then return the Strength Trainer back to the address position. |
1. Start with the Strength Trainer at address. | 2. Turn your shoulders and hips to swing the club back to where the shaft is parallel to the ground. Hold for 2 seconds. | 3. Then return the Strength Trainer back to the address position. |
Remember to repeat each drill 12 times. As we add a new exercise each week you will also include the exercise from the week(s) prior. At the end of this class you will be doing 14 different exercises for a complete strength workout for you and your swing!
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Editor’s Note: Kelly Blackburn has traveled the PGA Tour and Champions Tour circuits as a fitness consultant and trainer for 11 years. Kelly welcomes your email questions and comments, contact her at BlackburnOnTour@aol.com. Visit KellyBlackburn.com to learn more about health and fitness for golf.
