Core training will help us build rotational strength and flexibility, just what we need to get more powerful drives. Conditioned muscles in the mid section, lower back, hips and glutes stabilize the spine during your turn and help retain your posture through impact which increases power. If you don’t have a strong core you will compensate with your shoulders and arms and this can result in injuries and swing flaws. The following exercises will improve both your swing and your waistline and there’s nothing wrong with that.
Toss the ball: Take your golf stance perpendicular to a cement or brick wall while holding a medicine ball. Rotate into a simulated back swing then rotate forward through the downswing releasing the ball into the wall. Perform two sets of 15 reps at the same speed as your golf swing.
Lift and Rotate: Lie on an exercise ball with your upper back and head supported, feet under your knees and hips lifted parallel with the floor. Holding a medicine ball or dumb bell (start with 5lbs and increase as you get stronger) extend your arms over your chest. Keeping your arms straight rotate your upper body to the right allowing the ball to move slightly to the left. Let the side of your right shoulder rest on the ball while keeping the hips lifted at all times. Rotate back to center and across to the left side. Perform two sets of 15 reps.