Pull - Core and Rotational Stability
(Week 2, Golf Performance Boost)Day Overview
This session emphasizes rotational core stability and muscular endurance to support powerful, controlled swings. Movements are designed to enhance neuromuscular coordination and mobility in the rotational plane.
Exercises
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• Russian Twists with Medicine Ball
Sit on the ground with knees bent and feet flat or slightly elevated for increased difficulty. Hold a medicine ball with both hands, keeping your arms extended in front of your chest. Engage your core and lean back slightly to create a V-shape with your torso and thighs. Twist your torso to one side, bringing the medicine ball toward the ground beside your hip, then rotate to the opposite side. Keep your back straight and avoid using momentum; focus on controlled movements. This exercise targets the oblique muscles and overall core stability.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 4 sets of 15 reps per side at an RPE of 7. Focus on controlled, deliberate twists to engage obliques and rotational core muscles, supporting swing power and mobility.
Working Sets:
4
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• Bird Dogs
Start on all fours with your hands aligned under your shoulders and knees under your hips. Engage your core to maintain a neutral spine. Simultaneously extend your right arm forward and your left leg backward, keeping both parallel to the floor. Keep your hips and shoulders square to the ground. Hold briefly, then return to the starting position and repeat on the opposite side. Focus on controlled movements, avoiding any sagging or arching of the back. This exercise targets the core, lower back, and improves stability and balance.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 3 sets of 12 reps per side with an RPE of 7. Maintain a neutral spine and focus on slow, controlled movements to improve stability and coordination.
Working Sets:
3
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• Standing Cable Rotations
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a cable handle or resistance band anchored at chest height. Keep your arms extended and engage your core. Rotate your torso horizontally, pulling the cable or band across your body while maintaining a stable stance. Return to the starting position with controlled movement. Focus on twisting through the torso rather than just the arms to effectively target the oblique muscles and improve rotational core strength.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 3 sets of 12 reps per side at an RPE of 7. Emphasize controlled rotation and core engagement to enhance neuromuscular control and rotational power.
Working Sets:
3