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**PristisoliTer** · 08-02-2011, 05:16 PM

I've been working out pretty regularly since November (running 3-4 miles a day and doing core exercises). My company has a golf league that starts in april and runs through the summer, and I want to be as fit for it as possible. I've been reading through some magazines and looking online for some golf-based excersises, and while I have found some I haven't found a comprehensive workout for golf. Does anyone know of or have a workout routine (weight training, core excersise, ect,ect.) geared towards golf. I would highly appreaciate any help.

**goolen4you** · 08-02-2011, 05:30 PM

Darn!!! i thought this thread was going to be "Looking for the Perfect Golf Workout???" well here it is...

**incimisiche** · 08-02-2011, 06:09 PM

some key points to keep in mind for your workout. try to do your core exercises at the start of your workout because many people do them at the end of a workout only end up doing them half a** cos they are just trying to get it done as quick as possible. your core routine should involve some kind of wood chop exercise as it helps build strength in your swing i.e using a cable machine each exercise 2 sets of 12 reps; 1. pulling from top right to bottom left 2. top right to bottom left 3. bottom right to top left 4. bottom left to top right. this will really help with swing strength and core stability. other than that your weights routine should balance shoulders/latts. chest/back. bi-ceps/tri-ceps. quads/ hamstrings. a big emphases should be placed on your post routine stretching and flexibility because if you strengthen up without flexibility it will reduce to size of your swing

**sicheAscems** · 08-02-2011, 06:26 PM

There some really good threads on this already. But Menshealth.com has a workouit designed by Camillo Villegas on their site.

**FelicitaJ** · 08-02-2011, 07:49 PM

the new issue of Golf Illustrated has an article for this also.

OK, not quite a full work out but 6 excercises.

http://www.golfillustratedproshop.co...-Simple/Detail

**hapasaparaz** · 08-02-2011, 10:09 PM

I've been working out pretty regularly since November (running 3-4 miles a day and doing core exercises). My company has a golf league that starts in april and runs through the summer, and I want to be as fit for it as possible. I've been reading through some magazines and looking online for some golf-based excersises, and while I have found some I haven't found a comprehensive workout for golf. Does anyone know of or have a workout routine (weight training, core excersise, ect,ect.) geared towards golf. I would highly appreaciate any help.

My buddy is a physical trainer. He's not a golfer but he suggested to me lots of stretching and yoga/pilates styles workouts. Anything heavy he suggested sticking with mostly core body stuff. Over doing the weight lifting stuff will make bigger muscles yes, but will limit flexibility which will limit getting all that power on the ball porperly. The running is great too. Can't tell you how many times I've walked up a steep hill and had to hit a shot out of breath. (i'm a smoker unfortunatly)

**mdUzAMbG** · 08-02-2011, 10:17 PM

Check out mytpi.com

**ceagsoosy** · 08-03-2011, 12:21 AM

Darn!!! i thought this thread was going to be "Looking for the Perfect Golf Workout???" well here it is...

Tricked YA!

There some really good threads on this already. But Menshealth.com has a workouit designed by Camillo Villegas on their site.

I just read an article in Golf Magazine about his training routine and it's sick. His workout schedule is insane. I'm going to have to find his workout on their website, if I find it I'll post it for everyone here.

My buddy is a physical trainer. He's not a golfer but he suggested to me lots of stretching and yoga/pilates styles workouts. Anything heavy he suggested sticking with mostly core body stuff. Over doing the weight lifting stuff will make bigger muscles yes, but will limit flexibility which will limit getting all that power on the ball porperly. The running is great too. Can't tell you how many times I've walked up a steep hill and had to hit a shot out of breath. (i'm a smoker unfortunatly)

Like I said I've been running alot. I haven't been doing much lifting which I'm not to concerned about, I'm looking to get more lean and stronger. Thanks for the advice, I've always been interested in taking a pilates class.

**dr-eavealer** · 08-03-2011, 12:30 AM

I should prolly start some sort of a workout program as well. Right now all I'm doing is 12 oz. curls.

**OvDojQXN** · 08-03-2011, 12:40 AM

I should prolly start some sort of a workout program as well. Right now all I'm doing is 12 oz. curls.

It all depends on what part of your golf game you're trying to improve.

**leacturavar** · 08-03-2011, 12:42 AM

Well as promised. Camillo has alot of good core workouts,especially hip workouts.

http://www.menshealth.com/cda/featur...0012281eac____

**KacypeJeope** · 08-03-2011, 01:33 AM

I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen!

**greekbeast** · 08-03-2011, 01:41 AM

I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen!

Wow. Natty Light at a big money game and drinking 24 beers and playing 36 for big money.

**Flistelib** · 08-03-2011, 04:15 AM

It worked for him. I can't explain it.

**pfcwlkxav** · 08-03-2011, 04:44 AM

I've posted this before in the yoga thread, sorry to sound like a broken record. We've had a few teachers come through the shop and highly recommend yoga as well. Here are some basic poses you can work on (I know it's the women's blog, but it's still good for the guys).

http://blog.clevelandgolfwomens.com/?p=382

There are other core exercises in the exercise section too that probably would be great for the core. One thing my husband sees time and time again is that you don't have to be big or huge to get amazing yardage. We've had petite men (both in size and height) in on our simulator and knock the ball 300 yds. My husband has noticed that their flexibility is amazing. So if it's indeed yardage you'd like, you might consider the yoga/stretching route.

Good luck!

**Lymnempomma** · 08-03-2011, 04:56 AM

I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen!

So in lieu of working out you are suggesting drinking instead?. What about drunken Yoga??

**10traistintarry** · 08-03-2011, 05:13 AM

I am not suggesting this as a workout. I'm just saying that it has worked for a few. We called him the Tin Man, because of all the swing fluid he drank. I have a few friends that play on mini tours and they all work out and have stretching routines they use. There is actually a place in Edmond, Oklahoma that is a stretching facility (like a gym, but with trainers that help you stretch). Sounded like an interesting concept.

**VistaULTIMATEdownloadaPro** · 08-03-2011, 06:33 AM

Swing Fluid...LOL.

**MannoFr** · 10-02-2011, 10:26 PM

So i think I have found what I was looking and needed to share it with everyone else.

So I downloaded the MensHealth Workouts App on my iPhone and it has easily a 200 different exercises along with different workout plans. One plan it has is the ultimate golf workout plan that features numerous different core workouts along with some weight lifting thrown in. The app allows you to mix and match exercises and routines to fit your plan. I'm going to start a new plan on Monday and I'll let you all know how it works.

Check it out.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mens-...319740615?mt=8

**DoctorDeryOne** · 10-02-2011, 10:29 PM

So i think I have found what I was looking and needed to share it with everyone else.

So I downloaded the MensHealth Workouts App on my iPhone and it has easily a 200 different exercises along with different workout plans. One plan it has is the ultimate golf workout plan that features numerous different core workouts along with some weight lifting thrown in. The app allows you to mix and match exercises and routines to fit your plan. I'm going to start a new plan on Monday and I'll let you all know how it works.

Check it out.

http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mens-...319740615?mt=8

Nice, Im going to check that out.

I know it was mentioned that menshealth.com had Camillo's workout but I didnt see it anywhere. Am I just missing something?

08-02-2011, 05:16 PM	#1
PristisoliTer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 605 Senior Member	Looking for the Perfect Golf Workout??? I've been working out pretty regularly since November (running 3-4 miles a day and doing core exercises). My company has a golf league that starts in april and runs through the summer, and I want to be as fit for it as possible. I've been reading through some magazines and looking online for some golf-based excersises, and while I have found some I haven't found a comprehensive workout for golf. Does anyone know of or have a workout routine (weight training, core excersise, ect,ect.) geared towards golf. I would highly appreaciate any help. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 05:30 PM	#2
goolen4you Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 447 Senior Member	Darn!!! i thought this thread was going to be "Looking for the Perfect Golf Workout???" well here it is... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 06:09 PM	#3
incimisiche Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 418 Senior Member	some key points to keep in mind for your workout. try to do your core exercises at the start of your workout because many people do them at the end of a workout only end up doing them half a** cos they are just trying to get it done as quick as possible. your core routine should involve some kind of wood chop exercise as it helps build strength in your swing i.e using a cable machine each exercise 2 sets of 12 reps; 1. pulling from top right to bottom left 2. top right to bottom left 3. bottom right to top left 4. bottom left to top right. this will really help with swing strength and core stability. other than that your weights routine should balance shoulders/latts. chest/back. bi-ceps/tri-ceps. quads/ hamstrings. a big emphases should be placed on your post routine stretching and flexibility because if you strengthen up without flexibility it will reduce to size of your swing Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 06:26 PM	#4
sicheAscems Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	There some really good threads on this already. But Menshealth.com has a workouit designed by Camillo Villegas on their site. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 07:49 PM	#5
FelicitaJ Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 541 Senior Member	the new issue of Golf Illustrated has an article for this also. OK, not quite a full work out but 6 excercises. http://www.golfillustratedproshop.co...-Simple/Detail Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 10:09 PM	#6
hapasaparaz Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 461 Senior Member	I've been working out pretty regularly since November (running 3-4 miles a day and doing core exercises). My company has a golf league that starts in april and runs through the summer, and I want to be as fit for it as possible. I've been reading through some magazines and looking online for some golf-based excersises, and while I have found some I haven't found a comprehensive workout for golf. Does anyone know of or have a workout routine (weight training, core excersise, ect,ect.) geared towards golf. I would highly appreaciate any help. My buddy is a physical trainer. He's not a golfer but he suggested to me lots of stretching and yoga/pilates styles workouts. Anything heavy he suggested sticking with mostly core body stuff. Over doing the weight lifting stuff will make bigger muscles yes, but will limit flexibility which will limit getting all that power on the ball porperly. The running is great too. Can't tell you how many times I've walked up a steep hill and had to hit a shot out of breath. (i'm a smoker unfortunatly) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-02-2011, 10:17 PM	#7
mdUzAMbG Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Check out mytpi.com Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 12:21 AM	#8
ceagsoosy Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 409 Senior Member	Darn!!! i thought this thread was going to be "Looking for the Perfect Golf Workout???" well here it is... Tricked YA! There some really good threads on this already. But Menshealth.com has a workouit designed by Camillo Villegas on their site. I just read an article in Golf Magazine about his training routine and it's sick. His workout schedule is insane. I'm going to have to find his workout on their website, if I find it I'll post it for everyone here. My buddy is a physical trainer. He's not a golfer but he suggested to me lots of stretching and yoga/pilates styles workouts. Anything heavy he suggested sticking with mostly core body stuff. Over doing the weight lifting stuff will make bigger muscles yes, but will limit flexibility which will limit getting all that power on the ball porperly. The running is great too. Can't tell you how many times I've walked up a steep hill and had to hit a shot out of breath. (i'm a smoker unfortunatly) Like I said I've been running alot. I haven't been doing much lifting which I'm not to concerned about, I'm looking to get more lean and stronger. Thanks for the advice, I've always been interested in taking a pilates class. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 12:30 AM	#9
dr-eavealer Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 603 Senior Member	I should prolly start some sort of a workout program as well. Right now all I'm doing is 12 oz. curls. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 12:40 AM	#10
OvDojQXN Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 457 Senior Member	I should prolly start some sort of a workout program as well. Right now all I'm doing is 12 oz. curls. It all depends on what part of your golf game you're trying to improve. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 12:42 AM	#11
leacturavar Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 488 Senior Member	Well as promised. Camillo has alot of good core workouts,especially hip workouts. http://www.menshealth.com/cda/featur...0012281eac____ Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 01:33 AM	#12
KacypeJeope Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 455 Senior Member	I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 01:41 AM	#13
greekbeast Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 431 Senior Member	I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen! Wow. Natty Light at a big money game and drinking 24 beers and playing 36 for big money. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 04:15 AM	#14
Flistelib Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 359 Senior Member	It worked for him. I can't explain it. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 04:44 AM	#15
pfcwlkxav Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 463 Senior Member	I've posted this before in the yoga thread, sorry to sound like a broken record. We've had a few teachers come through the shop and highly recommend yoga as well. Here are some basic poses you can work on (I know it's the women's blog, but it's still good for the guys). http://blog.clevelandgolfwomens.com/?p=382 There are other core exercises in the exercise section too that probably would be great for the core. One thing my husband sees time and time again is that you don't have to be big or huge to get amazing yardage. We've had petite men (both in size and height) in on our simulator and knock the ball 300 yds. My husband has noticed that their flexibility is amazing. So if it's indeed yardage you'd like, you might consider the yoga/stretching route. Good luck! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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Lymnempomma Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 313 Senior Member	I used to play in a big money group and one guy that played got better the more he drank. I would pull up to the course at 7:30 on Saturday morning with 2 12 packs of Natural Light. Step out of the truck with one opened and another one waiting in the other hand. One beer and he could hardly talk. He would put down both 12's every Saturday. And what sucked was you could bet him on the 1st 18, but you better not on the second. If the ball was on the green, he made it. Couldn't walk straight, but could roll in anything. Craziest thing I have ever seen! So in lieu of working out you are suggesting drinking instead?. What about drunken Yoga?? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 05:13 AM	#17
10traistintarry Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 385 Senior Member	I am not suggesting this as a workout. I'm just saying that it has worked for a few. We called him the Tin Man, because of all the swing fluid he drank. I have a few friends that play on mini tours and they all work out and have stretching routines they use. There is actually a place in Edmond, Oklahoma that is a stretching facility (like a gym, but with trainers that help you stretch). Sounded like an interesting concept. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-03-2011, 06:33 AM	#18
VistaULTIMATEdownloadaPro Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 518 Senior Member	Swing Fluid...LOL. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 10:26 PM	#19
MannoFr Join Date Mar 2007 Posts 4,451 Senior Member	So i think I have found what I was looking and needed to share it with everyone else. So I downloaded the MensHealth Workouts App on my iPhone and it has easily a 200 different exercises along with different workout plans. One plan it has is the ultimate golf workout plan that features numerous different core workouts along with some weight lifting thrown in. The app allows you to mix and match exercises and routines to fit your plan. I'm going to start a new plan on Monday and I'll let you all know how it works. Check it out. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mens-...319740615?mt=8 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-02-2011, 10:29 PM	#20
DoctorDeryOne Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 506 Senior Member	So i think I have found what I was looking and needed to share it with everyone else. So I downloaded the MensHealth Workouts App on my iPhone and it has easily a 200 different exercises along with different workout plans. One plan it has is the ultimate golf workout plan that features numerous different core workouts along with some weight lifting thrown in. The app allows you to mix and match exercises and routines to fit your plan. I'm going to start a new plan on Monday and I'll let you all know how it works. Check it out. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mens-...319740615?mt=8 Nice, Im going to check that out. I know it was mentioned that menshealth.com had Camillo's workout but I didnt see it anywhere. Am I just missing something? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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