Kettlebell Training for Golf

Kettlebell Training for Golf

As if kettlebells didn't already have enough uses!

I believe kettlebells can be used to add an extra dimension to a Golfers training routine and convert your game to Power Golf, extra fitness and lower handicaps

If you're a golfer and you don't train and condition your body for Golf then you're seriously missing out on dropping your scores and creating a massively powerful driving action

Don't forget Golfers are athletes too! They certainly must be as it takes a serious amount of body power to drive a Golf ball 300 yards.

With all the rotational and core power elements requires to drive a Golf ball, golfers certainly benefit from some of the exercises that kettlebell training has to offer.

As a general rule I would recommend all athletes use the kettlebell and perform the Swing and Snatch as a basis for their training.

Not only will this work on general fitness but also the golfers grip

On a more specific note for Golfers I would recommend the following exercises.

The 2 Handed Side to side kettlebell swing

Take hold of a small kettlebell (8-16kg for starters) with both hands (as you would a Golf club). Now swing the kettlebell laterally in front of your body (the opposite of the conventional kettlebell swing). Limiting your range of motion initially until you get used to your boundaries, then go for swinging the kettlebell either at the front and back of your swing.

The second exercise I would recommend is the kettlebell windmill

This is best explained by the following video



This exercise will go a long way to increasing the overall flexibility of Golfers and strengthening the area they use and injure the most. Be careful with the windmill and take it easy to start with until you're fully capable and strong enough to go heavier.

Kettlebell Training for Golf