Excellent video. I just started a speed training program. You measure the speed of every swing and you’re trying to maximize speed with each swing. Your body responds by using your lower body- it’s way to higher swing speed. I’ve already noticed that I’m using my legs differently. IMO you need both. (I was already going to the gym about 5 days a week.)
Great video as always. The key takeaway for me is that you have to put in the work if you want to improve anything. There is a lot of buzz out there now about Ground Reaction Force with force plates, pressure boards, force pedals, rotex, etc. One thing that I have noticed with Swing Catalyst is the mention of determining whether you are a front, center, or rear post golfer based on your natural anatomy, with the idea that by using the wrong post method you could injure yourself by trying to swing faster.
Ya I believe there is some good in this, but many golfers are simply not any post, or just plain moving incorrectly or in a weak fashion. Having some added weight will help you to discover how to best move.
I bring the ebell to the course and do it in the parking lot before every round. I do get some stares and questions. I feel it helps loosen and activate the big muscles of that back and core.
Man I love it, and I don’t care about what people think. In fact I think there is some good in that mindset, go out and do something that most people will think is weird, than when you get on the course with everyone watching, you feel totally immune to the peer pressure.
My brother in law brings his ebell to the course and warms up with in the parking lot. He gets a lot of stares. But he’s starting to hit the ball a lot better now. So I ordered a kettle bell to make sure I can keep out driving him. Thanks for the videos Zach!
I have been good ng to the gym for over a month, to tone up my muscles, now I feel as if I have command of the golf club, rather than the club having control over my swing. Does take much, maybe e 25 min a day, and in time you'll feel the difference, better for endurance as well.
The gym is very good, but you need to make sure if golf is your priority that you are training and moving the proper golf muscles. I see many that hit the gym, but don’t translate that to more strength, balance or efficiency in there swing. The Ebell is definitely golf specific.
Kettlebell swings are a staple of my golf fitness routine, both side-to-side and up and down. I would suggest as much weight as possible to allow 5-10 reps. The more weight the more you are forced to use the big muscles. As you said, too light of weight and you default to your arms and shoulders. Good video
High Zach; the only issue I have is that people will start with more weight than their bodies can comfortably handle possibly causing an injury, especially to the back. Going from the weight of a golf club being replaced with 5-8 pounds of dead weight seems extreme. Perhaps recommend beginning with lighter weight & working up to more so the body becomes adjusted to the gradual increase. Most people who want to begin weight training don't go to the gym & start with 100 pounds before their bodies can comfortably handle 50. I'm fairly certain that this seems like common sense but I'm sure you're aware that people want to see quick results rather than see the long-term result which is why they watch UA-cam videos for tips. They want results but they want them now. I definitely agree with your assertion that the swinging of the upside down club is useless other than to demonstrate where the woosh sound should happen in the swing & most teachers use it if the student doesn't understand where the speed should be. Nearly everyone can put the woosh with the club upside down but can't when it's held normally & that can be caused by other factors with the swing. I'm not speaking as a doctor or body mechanics specialist but only out of concern for players who might misuse extra weight to develop speed & end up with a serious back injury. Thanks for all you do to help us improve & keep it coming!
Some valid points, but I don’t think 5-10 lbs is extreme. But you do need to train with caution, and build up slowly, especially if you have previous injuries.
Played my course yesterday in Vt. for the first time this year. I had 9 pars. What are the exercies again that i should use to start the year to wrm up with?
Great Video. So effortless swinging. One question, do you intentionally set your wrists in this move away from the ball or do you just let them travel on the path you’ve created by pushing into the ground with the rear leg?
What brand kettlebell do you use? The one in your video has a handle with a wide opening that will fit both hands. I'm also a fan of Dr. Kwon's ground force videos.
Ya Dr Kwon is great, really helped move the biomechanics of the golf swing, and ground reaction forces along, with basically a 3 step drill. That works for just about anybody.
Come on Zach. If your students don't gain swing speed with speed sticks then they're not following the protocols properly or regularly. Nothing wrong with gaining strength at all but us older folks aren't at the phase of life to bulk up. I'm 64, 6 feet tall, and 165 lbs and I've increased my swing speed by 10 mph using speed sticks. But more importantly, hundreds of pros use speed sticks or the rypstick, or the stack system and they're gaining club head and ball speed. All the science says that overspeed training works.
You have some valid points. I just think that heavy has been really neglected in the last 10 years. For every one person I have seen improve with the speed sticks, I have seen another that it has negatively affected. Swing with weight is a bit more full proof.
You are the best I've ever seen. Your videos are fantastic. I'm now 82 and a 24.6 but I once was a 9.2 and am disappoionted at my strength.
I appreciate that!
Excellent video. I just started a speed training program. You measure the speed of every swing and you’re trying to maximize speed with each swing. Your body responds by using your lower body- it’s way to higher swing speed. I’ve already noticed that I’m using my legs differently. IMO you need both. (I was already going to the gym about 5 days a week.)
Totally agree I think doing both is ideal.
Great video as always. The key takeaway for me is that you have to put in the work if you want to improve anything.
There is a lot of buzz out there now about Ground Reaction Force with force plates, pressure boards, force pedals, rotex, etc. One thing that I have noticed with Swing Catalyst is the mention of determining whether you are a front, center, or rear post golfer based on your natural anatomy, with the idea that by using the wrong post method you could injure yourself by trying to swing faster.
Ya I believe there is some good in this, but many golfers are simply not any post, or just plain moving incorrectly or in a weak fashion. Having some added weight will help you to discover how to best move.
I bring the ebell to the course and do it in the parking lot before every round. I do get some stares and questions. I feel it helps loosen and activate the big muscles of that back and core.
Man I love it, and I don’t care about what people think. In fact I think there is some good in that mindset, go out and do something that most people will think is weird, than when you get on the course with everyone watching, you feel totally immune to the peer pressure.
My brother in law brings his ebell to the course and warms up with in the parking lot. He gets a lot of stares. But he’s starting to hit the ball a lot better now. So I ordered a kettle bell to make sure I can keep out driving him.
Thanks for the videos Zach!
I have been good ng to the gym for over a month, to tone up my muscles, now I feel as if I have command of the golf club, rather than the club having control over my swing. Does take much, maybe e 25 min a day, and in time you'll feel the difference, better for endurance as well.
The gym is very good, but you need to make sure if golf is your priority that you are training and moving the proper golf muscles. I see many that hit the gym, but don’t translate that to more strength, balance or efficiency in there swing. The Ebell is definitely golf specific.
Kettlebell swings are a staple of my golf fitness routine, both side-to-side and up and down. I would suggest as much weight as possible to allow 5-10 reps. The more weight the more you are forced to use the big muscles. As you said, too light of weight and you default to your arms and shoulders. Good video
Kettle bells are awesome 👍🏻
Great video. I like the rocking aspect.
Rock on!
High Zach; the only issue I have is that people will start with more weight than their bodies can comfortably handle possibly causing an injury, especially to the back. Going from the weight of a golf club being replaced with 5-8 pounds of dead weight seems extreme. Perhaps recommend beginning with lighter weight & working up to more so the body becomes adjusted to the gradual increase. Most people who want to begin weight training don't go to the gym & start with 100 pounds before their bodies can comfortably handle 50. I'm fairly certain that this seems like common sense but I'm sure you're aware that people want to see quick results rather than see the long-term result which is why they watch UA-cam videos for tips. They want results but they want them now. I definitely agree with your assertion that the swinging of the upside down club is useless other than to demonstrate where the woosh sound should happen in the swing & most teachers use it if the student doesn't understand where the speed should be. Nearly everyone can put the woosh with the club upside down but can't when it's held normally & that can be caused by other factors with the swing. I'm not speaking as a doctor or body mechanics specialist but only out of concern for players who might misuse extra weight to develop speed & end up with a serious back injury. Thanks for all you do to help us improve & keep it coming!
Some valid points, but I don’t think 5-10 lbs is extreme. But you do need to train with caution, and build up slowly, especially if you have previous injuries.
Played my course yesterday in Vt. for the first time this year. I had 9 pars. What are the exercies again that i should use to start the year to wrm up with?
Start with a kettle bell atleast.
Great Video. So effortless swinging.
One question, do you intentionally set your wrists in this move away from the ball or do you just let them travel on the path you’ve created by pushing into the ground with the rear leg?
If you pivot well and dynamically your wrist will hinge perfectly.
kettelbel is best investmen , lots of golf exercise
Great video Zack. Thanks for the info. I really enjoy your content.
I appreciate that!
What brand kettlebell do you use? The one in your video has a handle with a wide opening that will fit both hands. I'm also a fan of Dr. Kwon's ground force videos.
Ya Dr Kwon is great, really helped move the biomechanics of the golf swing, and ground reaction forces along, with basically a 3 step drill. That works for just about anybody.
Kettle bell was bought from Five Below.
I'm a big proponent of the E-bell.
Ya it is quite good. Pretty unique
Any different from swinging a kettlebell?
should we work down to the lighter weights??
Lydia Ko NOT doing the monster walk , mearly changingweight ,NO PRESSURE 1st . Lorie Stuart Aussie
Come on Zach. If your students don't gain swing speed with speed sticks then they're not following the protocols properly or regularly. Nothing wrong with gaining strength at all but us older folks aren't at the phase of life to bulk up. I'm 64, 6 feet tall, and 165 lbs and I've increased my swing speed by 10 mph using speed sticks. But more importantly, hundreds of pros use speed sticks or the rypstick, or the stack system and they're gaining club head and ball speed. All the science says that overspeed training works.
You have some valid points. I just think that heavy has been really neglected in the last 10 years. For every one person I have seen improve with the speed sticks, I have seen another that it has negatively affected. Swing with weight is a bit more full proof.