Increase Your Golf Swing Power With Plyometrics

!±8± Increase Your Golf Swing Power With Plyometrics

Plyometrics have been an important component in the training routine of elite athletes. These exercises help improve their power and explosiveness. Golfers are now incorporating these exercises to help increase their golf swing speed, which will result in more distance off the tee.

Plyometrics are simply exercises that involve loading and contracting the muscles rapidly. By doing this you help develop the force and speed in which the muscles can act and react.

A common plyometric exercise for the legs is one where the athlete jumps from the ground onto a box or chair, then back to the ground, and right back up to the box.

For golfers, there are a number of plyometric exercises that can be performed that will help to increase golf swing speed. The most beneficial of these are going to involve the legs, hips and core.

For the legs, an exercise similar to the box exercise is adequate for most golfers. Squat jumps are such an exercise that is good for less than elite athletes. Starting from a standing position, with the feet shoulder width apart, you simply squat down low, then explode up and jump as high as possible. When you land, try and land more on the balls of the feet, and immediately drop down into the squat position. Perform 6 to 10 repetitions and do two or three sets. If you have any knee or ankle issues, this is probably an exercise to avoid, as it is high impact. Performing these on a padded surface is recommended.

For the hips, a good exercise involves inside and outside crescent kicks into a heavy bag. These exercises will help to develop speed on the inside and outside of the hip. You simply do these kicks as fast as possible, usually in sets of ten. For more information on how to perform this kick, a simple search on the internet is recommended, as the description of the move is too long for this article.

In the case of the core, the most popular plyometrics exercise involves a rotational throw of a medicine ball, either against a wall or with a partner. Another good exercise in this regard is a similar move, but with the use of exercise bands or tubing. Performing these exercises with some speed will help produce the desired result of learning how to turn the body more quickly in the transition from the back swing to the down swing.

One other exercise that will help develop some explosive movement in the upper body involves old fashioned push ups. Remember those push ups where you explode up and clap your hands? That is a essentially a plyometric push up. If you can elevate your entire body off the floor, including your feet, then you are getting the most out of this exercise. However, you can get results simply by doing this from your knees.

Once you have developed some increased strength through regular strength training exercises, if you add in some of these plyometric exercises, you will see even better results.

Copyright (c) 2010 Scott Cole

Increase Your Golf Swing Power With Plyometrics

Coupon Stanley Spokeshave

Schumacher IP-180KE Instant Power 950 Peak Amps Jump Starter with 18Ah Internal Battery

!±8±Schumacher IP-180KE Instant Power 950 Peak Amps Jump Starter with 18Ah Internal Battery

Brand : Schumacher
Rate :
Price : $90.50
Post Date : Dec 05, 2011 02:19:13
Usually ships in 24 hours

950 peak amps instant power with a 18ah internal battery.

Top 10 Panasonic Digital Recorder Order Acana Food Good Kichler Ceiling Fans

Schumacher IP-95C Jump Starter & Air Compressor

!±8± Schumacher IP-95C Jump Starter & Air Compressor

Brand : Schumacher | Rate : | Price : $61.18
Post Date : Nov 22, 2011 16:21:57 | Usually ships in 24 hours

The Schumacher IP-95C Jump Starter has a built-in high-pressure air compressor and DC power source for 12-volt accessories and 5-volt USB devices. The maintenance-free, sealed lead-acid 9 ampere hour battery allows storage in any position. Compact and lightweight with a durable and corrosion-proof polypropylene case. Easy-to-read battery status LEDs tell when the internal battery is at Full Power, 75% Charged or 50% or Less and needs to be recharged. Built-in charger for automatic charging of internal battery, with LEDs indicating Charging or Charged. Safety features include: On/Off jump-start switch that eliminates accidental clamp shorting; reverse-hookup protection with alarm warning; and overload and short-circuit protection on the 12-volt accessory outlet. Sure-grip clamps fit both top and side-mount batteries, and the 18" cables stay flexible in cold weather. This is the best choice for your portable power and air needs!

• Powerful multi-purpose source of power and air
• Great for on-the-go use
• Multiple built-in safety precautions
• Just connect an extension cord to the plug to recharge

Invisible Fence Innotek Review

Stanley J5C09 500 Amp Jump Starter

!±8±Stanley J5C09 500 Amp Jump Starter

Brand : Stanley
Rate :
Price : $69.98
Post Date : Nov 18, 2011 18:18:41
Usually ships in 24 hours

Stanley 500 ampere jump starter has desulfation technology. It is ETL listed with a 500 ampere instant starting power and a 1000 ampere peak power.

Shop Rayovac Recharger Dewalt Dw733 Fast Cheap Ott Lite Desk Lamp

Schumacher IP-1850FL Instant Power Jump Starter With 12 Volt Flex Light

!±8± Schumacher IP-1850FL Instant Power Jump Starter With 12 Volt Flex Light

Brand : Schumacher | Rate : | Price : $81.91
Post Date : Nov 01, 2011 02:30:05 | Usually ships in 24 hours

The versatile Schumacher IP-1850FL has a maintenance free, 18 ampere hour battery that delivers 950 peak amps and 250 crank assist amps. It provides extra power that 12 amp units just can't provide, making it perfect for truck and heavy duty applications. With the IP-1850FL you can make sure you're never stranded with a dead battery again. Forget about flagging down a stranger for help or fumbling with unruly jumper cables, the IP-1850FL is a rugged jumpstarter that will charge your battery and get you back on the road. And if you can't stay away from your work while you're out of the office, you can even count on the Schumacher to provide standard 12-volt power -- plug in your laptop or other devices just like you would at home. Includes a detachable 12 volt flex light to provide light in dark operating areas.

• Convenient built-in charger for automatic charging of internal battery
• Audible low-battery alarm sounds when battery is at less than 50% charge
• Heavy-duty copper jaw and metal clamps for solid connections to top and side post batteries
• 18 amp-hour battery delivers 950 peak amps and 250 crank assist amps
• Polyethylene case resists fuels and solvents

Gluten Free Bread Makers Discount

Schumacher Instant Power 400amp Jumpstarter

!±8± Schumacher Instant Power 400amp Jumpstarter

Schumacher Instant Power 400amp Jumpstarter

Mens Red Trousers Discount