Adding a Jaw-Dropping 30 Yards of Distance: A Golf Performance Case Study
So recently I received an email "testimonial" of sorts from an avid golfer that I had worked with intermittently over the last 6 months. Keep in mind, this email was not requested, prompted, or "paid for" as some skeptics may assume how testimonials go. If anything, I was concerned this individual may not have valued what I was offering enough as I hadn't heard from him in a little while. Quite the contrary, it seems as though he was quite pleased with what he had accomplished. Here's what he had to say...
"Eric,
I just wanted to let you know that my drives currently are 30 yards longer than last year! The people I play with are amazed at the difference. At some point this year, the fairways will dry out, and we'll get some roll, and I will really be able to take advantage of my length. I probably won't see you for the remainder of the golf season, but I'm hoping to add more distance again this coming winter, so I may come to see you then.
Thanks for your help!"
Well, let me tell you this...that's one way to make a guy happy. Each individual is different and please realize that 30 yards to gain is based on technology, club fitting, health level, experience, etc. But, the fact of the matter is that this individual really only changed his "body capabilities" by working with us in a 6 month span to make these gains. We were happy to help.
So How Did He Get There?
1. First, we developed a strategy to develop "separation" or "stretch" between his upper and lower half while keeping the core engaged. Now, keep in mind that there are many elements that compose the "upper" and "lower" half including neck, shoulders, spine, elbows, and wrists for the "upper" and ankles, knees, hips, and pelvis for the "lower." Here's one sample drill we used to address separation...
2. Second, we developed a strategy for him to not only maintain his golf posture but optimize the power he could get from his legs and hips in that posture. One of the best ways to do this is to work on the deadlift posture/set up and movement variations pulling from the ground and hinging the hips. Here's what I mean...
3. Lastly, we taught him how to develop greater potential for "lag." One way to do this is to improve reaction with the ground better and "lead with the pelvis" or the "lower half." There are umpteen ways to do this, but one of our favorites is the step up and through drill seen here...
Each strategy is going to be different for individuals based off of the physical capabilities, limitations, health history, and swing style. But in a very general way, these are all strategies that every golfer could really benefit from.
Do you want more distance in your golf game? Because I think we're on to something here...
Try some of these same strategies in a small group class that we call "The Power Hour" for Golfers. This class starts Wednesday, June 21st @ 5:30 PM. Link to join this class is below...
The Power Hour for Golfers Small Group Performance Training
Then, you can follow this class up and complement your golf specific training with Slow Flow Yoga for Golfers immediately following at 6:15 PM. Link to join this class is below...
This first week is our only free taster session then it will go to $15 for one class or $20 for both with 8 week packages also available to receive discounted rates.