Pull - Rotational and Core Stability

(Week 1, Golf Performance Boost)
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Day Overview

This session emphasizes back, biceps, and core engagement with rotational and anti-rotational exercises to improve torso control and twitch muscle activation. The focus is on maintaining mobility and stability for efficient swing mechanics.

Exercises

  • 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 3 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 7-8, focusing on squeezing the back muscles and maintaining a flat back. This strengthens the posterior chain and enhances rotational stability.

    Working Sets:

    4

  • Standing Russian Twists (with Medicine Ball)

    Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball with both hands in front of your torso. Engage your core and keep your back straight. Twist your torso to the right, moving the medicine ball across your body, then twist to the left, alternating sides. Keep your hips stable and avoid excessive movement in the lower body. This exercise targets the oblique muscles and enhances rotational core strength and stability.

    Prescribed Sets:

    Complete 3 sets of 12 reps per side with an RPE of 7, emphasizing controlled rotational movement to improve core rotational strength and twitch response.

    Working Sets:

    3

  • 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 an RPE of 6-7, focusing on engaging the lower back and glutes to support spinal stability and mobility essential for a smooth golf swing.

    Working Sets:

    3

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