Exercises for the Golf Swing

Exercises for the One Plane Golf Swing

The importance of fluid and dynamic balance and effortless power cannot be overstated in a solid and repeatable golf swing. There are countless muscles and movements that must be coordinated in the golf swing in proper sequence to properly strike a golf ball and the core muscles are some of the most important, particularly for the one plane swing. Training these muscles is in a way that is specific to the requirements of the golf swing is becoming more and more common on the PGA Tour as each golfer seeks a competitive edge and realizes the overall benefits to strength and flexibility. Of all the new complex and expensive exercise equipment available today, it can be daunting for many newcomers to golf fitness to know where to start. Well, I'm known for teaching the swing very simple and my exercises for the one plane swing are no different.

To get started, you only need one piece of equipment that is so simple and inexpensive that it stands head and shoulders above the rest and you can get a great full body workout with it anytime, even while watching TV. It can be used anywhere, you can travel with it as it will easily fold up in your suitcase (no more excuses!) and it will only cost you about $30 for a good one. It is called a Swiss Ball and it has been around for centuries.

Below, I will be detailing exercises and workouts specific to the one plane swing for all levels of fitness, from beginner to professional. Each exercise is designed to target specific muscles used in the one plane swing and the workouts are created so that you don't necessarily have to go the gym.


Stretching the Core Building powerful core muscles for the one plane swing is useless if they are not supple and flexible. Learn how to stretch your entire core area with one simple stretch.	Bridge Exercise An excellent exercise for strengthening the core and checking for imbalances.	Standing on Swiss Ball Looking for a challenging exercise to test your balance? Try working out while standing on a swiss exercise ball.
Losing Your Spine Angle? This video demonstrates exercises for training the muscles that are specifically responsible for helping a golfer maintain his spine angle in the one plane swing.	Intermediate Leg Jumps There are two fantastic exercises in this video for building strength and stability in lower body, hips and core that will assist you in developing your one plane golf swing.	Advanced Leg Jumps Two more exercises for the advanced golf athlete looking for a more progressive set of exercises for stability, strength and explosive power in their golf swing.

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