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| latest equipment in an effort to improve their | | | | Kettlebell exercises begin with a careful setup and |
| game. Although modern improvements in gear | | | | attentive examination of posture, an approach |
| can make a significant difference in performance, | | | | that golfers will find familiar. The exercises involve |
| it is important to remember that the human body | | | | a variety of swinging and lifting motions that |
| is the most critical piece of equipment brought to | | | | demand a powerful, flexible, balanced, and |
| the course. | | | | coordinated effort from the entire body. The |
| Physical limitations can have a profound influence | | | | physical attributes commonly displayed by |
| on the quality of a golf swing. A body that has | | | | kettlebell athletes have recently been found to be |
| been honed by exercises specifically tailored to | | | | an asset on the golf course. |
| the demands of golf will have a distinct advantage | | | | Holding the kettlebell by the handle helps to |
| over the competition. | | | | develop a strong grip, and manipulating the |
| The best exercise program to complement golf | | | | kettlebell results in strong and flexible wrists. |
| will be designed with consideration of the unique | | | | These improvements in the hand and wrist are |
| athleticism that is required for competent | | | | enough to create a noticeable improvement in a |
| execution of the sport. An effective golf swing | | | | golf swing. |
| requires good setup and posture, strong and | | | | One of the fundamental exercises involves |
| flexible muscles, good balance, coordination, body | | | | swinging the kettlebell between the legs, followed |
| control, and a full range of motion in the joints. | | | | by an upward swing that brings the kettlebell to |
| Although weight lifting is popular, the physical | | | | eye level. The bending that is required promotes |
| attributes necessary for golf are not entirely | | | | flexibility in the legs, hips, and back, while |
| developed by traditional weight training methods. | | | | demanding a strong, stable stance with the |
| Weight lifting can improve strength in any athlete, | | | | constant regulation of balance. The power needed |
| but good form in weight training usually requires | | | | for the upswing will strengthen the entire body, |
| the isolation of individual muscles or muscle groups. | | | | and remind any golfer of the brief but explosive |
| This is very different from the coordinated, | | | | projection of power that is used in the golf swing. |
| whole-body effort that is essential for a good golf | | | | An added benefit to a kettlebell exercise program |
| swing. A much better exercise choice is a | | | | is its simplicity. Only a single piece of inexpensive |
| program utilizing the russian kettlebell. | | | | equipment is needed, along with a small space and |
| The kettlebell is a weight that resembles a | | | | a bit of free time. Dedication to a kettlebell |
| cannonball with a handle. It is constructed from a | | | | exercise program will transform a body into a |
| variety of materials and comes in different sizes | | | | flexible, balanced, coordinated machine with |
| and weights. It has a long history of being an | | | | explosive power. It is sure to enhance a golf |
| essential tool in the conditioning of russian | | | | game as well as enrich general health and overall |
| strongmen and elite military personnel, and the | | | | quality of life off the course. |
| prowess of kettlebell athletes has been well | | | | |