Push - Chest, Shoulders, Triceps
(Week 8, Golf Performance Boost)Day Overview
This session reinforces upper body pushing strength and stability, supporting rotational power and mobility. Movements are controlled to enhance muscle twitch response and joint health, with an emphasis on shoulder stability and core engagement to prevent injury and improve swing mechanics.
Exercises
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• Dumbbell Overhead Press
Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at shoulder height with palms facing forward. Engage your core and keep your back straight. Press the dumbbells overhead by extending your arms fully, ensuring your elbows are slightly in front of your shoulders. Keep your wrists stable and avoid arching your lower back. Lower the dumbbells back to shoulder height in a controlled manner, maintaining proper form throughout. Focus on smooth, controlled movements and avoid using momentum.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 4 sets of 8-10 reps with an RPE of 7. Keep core tight and avoid overextending the back. Focus on controlled movement to improve shoulder stability and upper body strength for rotational power.
Working Sets:
4
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• Medicine Ball Chest Pass (Against Wall)
Stand facing a wall with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a medicine ball at chest level with both hands. Engage your core and keep your back straight. Explode through your arms and push the medicine ball forcefully against the wall, aiming for a rebound. Catch the ball as it comes back and repeat the movement. Maintain proper form by keeping elbows slightly bent and using your chest and arm muscles to generate power. This exercise targets the chest, shoulders, and triceps while also engaging core stability for balance.
Prescribed Sets:
Complete 3 sets of 12 reps at an RPE of 6-7. Use a controlled explosive motion to reinforce power transfer and rotational control, mimicking golf swing dynamics.
Working Sets:
3
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• Tricep Dips (Using Chair or Bench)
Sit on the edge of a sturdy chair or bench with your hands gripping the edge, fingers pointing forward. Extend your legs out in front of you with heels touching the ground. Keep your back close to the chair or bench. Lower your body by bending your elbows to about 90 degrees, keeping elbows tucked in close to your sides. Push through your palms to straighten your arms and lift your body back to the starting position. Maintain a controlled movement throughout, keeping shoulders stable and chest lifted. This exercise primarily targets the triceps, with secondary engagement of the chest and anterior shoulders.
Prescribed Sets:
Perform 3 sets of 10-12 reps with an RPE of 7. Focus on controlled descent and full extension to strengthen triceps and shoulder stability, aiding in controlled swing follow-through.
Working Sets:
3