Pat's Fitness Routine
The words "workout" and "golf" used to never be used in the same sentence, but these days, they go hand in hand. Physical strength, coordination and flexibility are integral pieces of a golfers game these days. Because Patrick has never worked out before, it was imperative that he start out with a personal trainer. Andrea Doddatto was hired to help train Pat and educate him on how to work out properly for golfing success. Below is his current workout schedule.
Pat trains with Andrea two days per week and works out a total of four. On each day, 50% of workout is dedicated to his core. A typical core workout involves the following:
Crunches - Bringing knees and chest up
20 reps X 3 sets
Crunches with Legs Lifted - With his legs straight up in the air while laying on his back, he holds a medicine ball and raises it to touch his feet.
20 reps X 3 sets to the center
15 reps X 3 sets to each side
Physio Ball Crunches - While laying on a physio ball, hyperextend backward and then perform a crunch from there.
20 reps X 3 sets
Rotational Core Exercises
Pulley Machine Rotations - While sitting on the physio ball and the cable behind you, rotate the handle to the front of your body using just your core muscles.
30 pounds - 20 reps X 3 sets per side
Angle Rotation with Phsio Ball - Lying on your side on the physio ball with your feet against the base of the wall, take a 5 pound weight and rotate the weight from the ground up to the sky.
5 pounds - 20 reps X3 sets per side.
Stability and Leg Exercises
Leg Press - 20 x 2
Leg Curls - 15 x 2
Calf Raises - 20 x 2
Bench Step Ups - 15 x 2 with 15 pound weights in each hand
Squats on a Balance Board - 20 x 2
Rotation
vs. Tilting
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