I’m not sure why I was thinking about this today, but I flashed-back on a conversation I had with one of the most popular golf fitness trainers in the world a few years ago.
It turned out to be a defining moment in how we approach things here at 18STRONG.
Here’s the advice he gave me…
“Make some of your exercises look golf-ish.
Doesn’t really matter if they’re doing anything.
Golfers want to feel like it should work.”
I was so disappointed to hear that come out of his mouth.
He was putting his business ahead of his golfers.
Needless to say, his advice didn’t jive with us.
Our programs have never been flashy or full of BS to pander to what golfers “think they need.”
If golfers knew what they needed, then they wouldn’t need us.
And we do our best to always keep it SIMPLE.
“How simple, Jeff?”.
Well, check out something as simple as…
Hip Rotations.
They don’t look “golf-ish”, but these can be a game-changer.
Our hips play a vital role in providing stability, mobility, and power to our swing.
Here’s why hip rotations are a mandatory drill for golfers who value mobility – and every golfer should…
1. Enhance Power & Distance
Like Chubbs Peterson always said, “It’s all in the hips.”
With better hip mobility, golfers can create more separation between their upper and lower body, resulting in an increased coil effect.
Ultimately, this leads to a more powerful swing that can send the ball soaring farther.
2. Improve Accuracy and Consistency
Hip rotation is at the core of consistency, as it enables us to maintain a stable posture throughout the swing.
By working on hip mobility and ensuring that the hips move correctly during the swing, we can maintain proper body alignment and clubface control.
3. Better Balance
Proper hip rotation helps to maintain balance throughout the swing, which is crucial for solid ball striking.
Golfers with restricted hip mobility may struggle to maintain their balance during the swing, leading to off-center hits and reduced ball flight – both very, very bad things.
Now that you know the deal, here’s how to do them:
Lay on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the ground.
Rotate your hips to one side while keeping your shoulders flat on the ground, and then switch to the other side.
5-7 times per week, I’d do ten on each side.
If you’ve gone through our Golf Body Blueprint program in the 18STRONG Membership, then you’re no stranger to hip rotations.
And if you haven’t joined us yet – head over to our membership page, sign-up for your free trial, and give it a shot for a week.
Alright, I’ve gotta run…I have so many “golf-ish exercises to make up:)
STAY STRONG,
Jeff