Pull - Back and Biceps
(Week 2, Golf Performance Boost)Day Overview
This session targets the posterior chain and arm muscles to support rotational power and stability. Emphasis is on controlled pulling movements to enhance muscular endurance and scapular stability, crucial for maintaining a smooth golf swing.
Exercises
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• Bent-Over Dumbbell Rows
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand with palms facing your torso. Hinge at the hips, keeping your back flat and core engaged, until your torso is nearly parallel to the ground. Let the dumbbells hang straight down. Pull the dumbbells towards your lower ribs by bending your elbows and squeezing your back muscles. Keep your elbows close to your body. Lower the dumbbells back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Maintain a neutral neck and avoid rounding your back throughout the movement.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 4 sets of 10-12 reps with an RPE of 7-8. Keep your back flat and core engaged to maximize engagement of the lats and rhomboids. Focus on controlled movement to enhance muscular endurance and stability, supporting posture and rotational control.
Working Sets:
4
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• Single-Arm Kettlebell Row
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a kettlebell in one hand with a neutral grip. Hinge at the hips while keeping your back flat and core engaged, allowing the kettlebell to hang straight down. Keep your elbow close to your body and pull the kettlebell upward towards your hip, squeezing the back muscles. Lower the kettlebell back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Maintain a stable torso throughout, avoiding rotation or excessive movement. This exercise primarily targets the latissimus dorsi, rhomboids, and middle back muscles, while also engaging the biceps and core for stability.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 3 sets of 10 reps per arm at an RPE of 7. Maintain a stable torso and focus on squeezing the back muscles at the top of each row. This unilateral work improves muscular balance and rotational stability.
Working Sets:
3
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• Superman Hold
Lie face down on the floor with arms extended overhead and legs straight. Simultaneously lift your arms, chest, and legs off the ground, engaging your lower back, glutes, and core. Keep your neck in a neutral position by looking down. Hold this position for a specified duration, then slowly lower back to the starting position. Focus on maintaining a steady breath and avoiding any jerky movements. Keep your movements controlled to maximize engagement of the posterior chain.
Prescribed Sets:
Hold for 20 seconds, 3 times, with a focus on activating the lower back and posterior chain. Use bodyweight only, emphasizing controlled breathing and spinal extension to support mobility and core stability.
Working Sets:
3