Then it sounds like you definitely need these. If your 50 and can’t get on the floor that’s a problem. Find a soft floor or carpet and if you need help getting up and down, do it near something that you can use to help.
Some really good stuff here. I’m looking to strengthen my core and improve my balance and this should be really helpful. And, who knows, I may even gain ten yards LOL.
My game improved dramatically when I started using a Concept 2 rowing machine 3 times a week. I started off with rowing 2k per session, then moved to 5k, and then 10k. It took me almost 1 year to build up enough strength and stamina to row / erg 10k in under 42 minutes. I've been rowing/erging for the past 4 years - I'm 58. I'm hitting the ball farther - my hand strength has increased dramatically. Hand strength is critical for hitting solid, controlled shots.
One thing of note, or a question even. Shouldn't the knee stay behind the toe on the split squat (front foot). My understanding is that the knee in front of the toe on these and lunges puts unnecessary strain on that patella.
Am 73. Can balance pretty well. Need more stretch. This will really help with stet h and strength. Your plank 5x harder than One I was doing. Just changed over
Tom Hockemeier 😂. These definitely aren’t a cure for bad putting, but I would highly recommend checking out the book The Lost Art of Putting. We did a podcast with the authors, Karl Morris and Gary Nicol, and they are awesome. One of my favorite golf books of all time.
Great set of exercises for me. As a senior in my late 60s they are manageable and hopefully in time increase my balance and mobility, Thanks for the instructions 👍
Worked them the last 3 days. They make sense. Feels good - kind of. Now I know what to do to improve my muscle tone and stamina for a full round, and not poop out by the 14th hole.
Awesome David! Let us know if there are any questions you'd like us to make a video about! Also, might want to check out the podcast over on iTunes for lost more info on anything and everything related to golf, fitness, performance. (bit.ly/18STRONGiTunes - The 18STRONG Podcast) Let us know how we can help!
Excellent , one of the best I've seen. Jeff, would these exercises also help when trying to maintain my spine angle thru the swing. I tend to "lift up" a bit during impact into the follow thru, in part because my lower back is tight. I'm a right handed golfer and it's usually the right side of my lower back that gets tight.
All excellent exercises. I was a little surprised, you did very little for the groin. I suffer from both lower back and groin: the first because I’m probably not solid enough on my legs and the second, due to shear forces pulling through with the legs. I’m going to do your exercises everyday but continue looking for groin help.
Great video. I’m 53 used to be a plus handicap player but have had 3 left knee meniscus operations. On split squats I can’t get that low do to the knee. Any suggestions?
nothing about split squats falls under the category of 'simple'. they are highly intense and technical to stabilize and get any depth and require a great deal of strength. i'm a lanky 6 5 and do them, but it took a long build up and you really need to warm up the leg muscles with other exercises before the squats, which is the finishing movement. single leg balancing is a great warm up, then the leg hinge or 'airplane' as i like to call it (as shown above). once the ankles/legs/hips/glutes are warm and firing, only then do i start single leg split squats (back leg on couch). they are very intense for most normal men over 50 with only body weight. start slow, do few, build up as possible to twice per week at most.
OK, You said to tighten up the abs, what if I have a spare tire? Seriously thanks. I have been looking for something like this. Planning to use this as my daily ritual.
Ha! They're in there somewhere Eddie! Glad we could help. This would be a phenomenal daily routine. Let us know how it goes. I'd love to hear how you feel after just one week of doing these daily. Cheers, Eddie. Jeff
@@eddiedimas5586 That's gonna be a case-by-case basis and we can't play doc over the internet, so I would consult your doc or a good PT nearby on that one. That being said, I have clients that have had ACL repair, as well as meniscus tears, get back to doing squats, either bodyweight or with an appropriate weight of dumbbells.
Sticking to the basics is by far the safest and most effective method of exercise known to mankind. Before launching my career in the fitness industry as a trainer and nutritionist, my back was falling apart during my college years - That was eons ago!! Given the fact I had crippling back spasms, sticking to safe core workouts and simple push / pull routines, helped me strengthen my back and build the physique I have today at 50!! Keying in on nutrition and making sure that's on point coupled w/ safe, simple consistent exercises can go a long way!! Satay STRONG, my dear amigos!!
Svnny, Better to start young and master these now ;-) Let me know how they go. Did your teacher tell you specifically to watch this video? That's awesome.
Hi I have a double hernia now getting pain in my hip area my chiropractor has just sorted my back issues can I do the exercises now, I normally play golf everyday I'm 73
excellent tips. technically if you are over 50s ( but at any age ) you need to do more of this than playing and in fact, if you do it you will see an immediate improvement in your game.
Nice video Jeff. The level of athleticism in the golf swing is so under-rated. These exercises, increasing flexibility, rotation and stability will help golfers stay free of injury and lengthen their golf life. Get on it folks! 👍👍 Awesome job Jeff.
Jeff, there is no arguing the benefits of planks, unfortunately I suffer shoulder pain that prevents many exercises including planks. I am 55 and have been told that I need some surgery to both shoulders but the crunching and pain is manageable but planks, pushups and many chest exercises are tough. Any suggestions?
Brian, have you checked out any of the shoulder videos we've done? SOme of those might be helpful with the shoulder pain. As for a few core exercises that I would suggest, paloff presses or an isometric version of a paloff press would be a great exercise with little stress on the shoulder joints.
Great video. FYI, many of these exercises will be found in Yoga: Tabletop with opposite arm/leg extension, Hands Clasped Behind Locust position, Forearm Plank, Warrior One, and Warrior Three,
You are totally right !!! For my part, I suggest watching this video about 55 years old Karate master workout (from Tbilisi - the capital of Georgia): ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-O_9bc-t3Cs4.html
I’m 53 and a keen, male golfer. Just went through a full set of these excercises (2-3 sets of 10 reps, held the two different planks for 30s each time) and if done exactly as instructed here, this is pretty tough. And I am certain it will help my swing (and most likely also my posture in general). Give this 10-12 min per day and you will feel a lot more stable through the swing than before. Of that I am certain.
I’d love to know if you kept these e excises going and what effect you believe they have actually had on your golf. I’m a beginner looking for things to do at home to give me a head start.
I tore my left knee meniscus medial and lateral and this really helps. I want to get back into golf and feeling better through the swing motions. Great exercises Jeff, thank you.
I'm 70 walk regularly and pretty fit cardio wise, but need overall muscle conditioning/strengthening and improvement in flexible and balance. I find the split squat stresses my knees. Is it ok if I start by not touching my knees to the floor? Thanks for the videos!
Lyle Harbertson absolutely. And if you need to limit the motion a bit, you can even roll up a towel or use a cushion under the back knee to limit the range of motion a bit. 👍🏻
I was able to get a 73-point shot after reading, exercising, and doing the methods found in golf swing strategies. I was also able to hit 13-18 greens and that was the greatest one I had since I started playing. I also almost strike the green with a range of 5 to 10 yards on the other 5 holes. My handicap is a 9 so I don`t shoot 73s on a regular basis. When I think about it, I haven’t experienced an exceptional round for a long time. I found this book by Google. It calls Logan Ballοyshot Best
I'm not 50 yet and these are great. Either I'm terribly out of shape or just not used to these types of movements. I used to lift weights so I'm a bit of a short stocky build.
I have clients in their 70's doing the birddog. Even with total hip and knee replacements. Definitely a move that someone in their 50's should be able to do (provided they don't have some sort of medical issue that truly limits the motion).
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My orthopedic surgeon said to never do #2 Swimmers. Puts your shoulder joint under unnatural stress. What movement do you do with your elbows that far behind you? Certainly nothing in the golf swing.
I would respectfully disagree with your orthopedic surgeon. There are times when we get into positions that force us to take on stress that we aren't prepared for. Think about times when maybe you had to reach behind you into the backseat of a car to grab something, put on a backpack, or sling a golf bag over your back? We believe that you should prepare your joints, tendons, ligaments, ect in positions that don't look like a golf swing to protect them from random injuryies. The goal is to create controlled stress to imporve the strength and resilience of the joints/tissues so they can fend off injury when presented with stress or strain. There are also countless orthopedic surgeons that have told people they should never lift anything overhead, get down on the floor, or play golf because it puts stress on the body. Not to mention ortho's that tell people that surgery will fix whatever their issue is without recommending less invasive treatments first or prescribing rehab after going under the knife. And I respectfully disagree with them too, because in close to 20 years of working with patients and golfers, we've found that it's better to be prepared than not.
Hey Jeff, just found this vid, excellent stuff. I can do them all but plan to start incorporating regularly and slowly increase time and or reps and will do for my warm up before I play as I feel it fires everything up TY !!
