Golf Fitness Workout - Why You Need Strong Glutes

Even though many good amateur and professional players now follow a strict golf fitness workout program, many still complain about back pain. Obviously, this can be due to several different things. However, many men suffer from tight hamstrings and weak glute muscles. With tight hamstrings and weak glute muscles, your back must support the upper body during the rotation of the golf swing. The upper body is just not made to make this type of rotational motion and over time will result in back pain. Add the below exercises to your golf fitness workout to strengthen your glute muscles.

THE BACK STEP LUNGE : Start with you standing with your feet together. Keep your chest out and your abs tight and do not slouch forward. Place your hands on your hips or by your sides if you are not using extra weight. Step backward with your left leg. Bend both your knees until your left knee is nearly touching the floor. Your right shin should remain in a straight line with your ankle perpendicular to the floor. Pull yourself forward using the right leg until you're in the standing position again, squeeze your glutes. Then swap legs and perform the exercise again stepping back with your right leg. Remember to stay tight and watch your balance.

BRIDGE WITH AN EXERCISE BALL – Lie down with your back on the floor. Place your feet on an exercise ball with your legs in line with you heels on the exercise ball,you’re your arms across your chest. Keep your legs extended, and thrust up with your hips. Your glutes as well as your hamstrings should be active. Hold this position for five seconds and return your hips to the floor. Depending on your fitness level, do 10 to 15 reps for a set. In addition, place your hands over your head as opposed to across your chest for a variation of the exercise.

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