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Power Golf Finish

Best drill for finishing your golf swing

Kneeling Core Power Low to High’s

Excellent Golf  Drill to increase core strength and power

Kneeling Core Power High to Low’s

Top Drill to mimic core power in your downswing

Scapular Golf Drive Downs

Improve your golf power and swing speed

Power Golf Downswings

Top drill to hitting the ball further and increase ball striking

Thoracic Windmill

A. This is one of the best active-stretch exercises you can do to improve the turn in your swing and correct left/right rotational deficits.
B. Start laying on your side with the top knee flexed to ninety-degrees and the bottom leg extended slightly back.
C. With your top hand grasp your ribs and try to rotate your should to the ground.
D. All the movement should come from the upper back while the lower back stays in position.

Prone Swiss Ball Roll-Out

A. This is a great drill to promote range of motion in the upper back and shoulder and improve disassociation of the thoracic and lumbar spine.
B. Start kneeling in front of a Swiss Ball with both hands placed on top of the ball
C. Begin to roll your arms forward on the ball rotating to a palms-up position.
D. Allow your chest to sink toward the ground as you move forward and extend your upper back.

Swiss Ball Rock Back

A. Another great drill with the Swiss ball to improve upper back mobility and posture.
B. Lay supine over a Swiss ball with your body contouring the ball’s shape and both arms raised over head.
C. Begin to rock back over the ball making sure to keep the tailbone and upper back touching the ball at all times.

The Train Boston Golf  Training System is designed to improve the athletes flexibility, strength, and stability needs for all four components of the golf swing including the address, backswing, downswing and finish.

Each phase of the program focuses on the specific movement mechanics necessary to develop explosive club head speed, optimal stance position, and spare the lower back from excessive wear.

Below are two sample exercises from the Train Boston Training System.

Wall Horse Saddle

A. This exercise is one of our favorites to promote extension at the thoracic spine and range of motion at the shoulder.
B.  Stand a few feet away from from the wall with both hands against the wall slightly above the level of your head.
C. Bend your knees and begin to push your hips away from the wall
D. At the same time, bring your chest  and shoulders towards the wall to create a stretch through the upper back.

Dumbbell Golf Takeaway

A. This drill will help improve your upper back mobility and power during your golf swing.
B. Start in a forward bent position 3-4 feet away from the wall with one hand on the wall for support.
C. Holding a light dumbbell in the opposite hand swing the shoulder and arm under your chest creating some momentum.
D. Quickly rotate the shoulder and arm to swing the weight up the side mimicking the upper body movement that occurs during the follow through phase of your swing.