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The Toe Touch Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a great test for hip hinge mobility and postural stability.
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Hamstring Flexibility - Test and Stretch
By Dr. Greg Rose
Advisory Board member Roger Fredericks demonstrates a test for hamstring length and a stretch to improve hamstring flexibility.
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The Seated Trunk Rotation Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This a screen for thoracic spine rotational mobility.
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The 90/90 Test
By Greg Rose
Looking at the player's mobility in the shoulder joint and the stability of their scapula- The 90/90 Test
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When to Come Back?
By Dr. Peter Mackay
To get back in the game, ramp it up slowly!
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The Cervical Rotation Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a quick screen of cervical rotation mobility.
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Why Early Extension Causes a Reduction of Power in the Golf Swing
By TPI
We define early extension as excessive movement of the pelvis towards the ball (target line) during the swing. Though we often associate early extension with a loss of consistency, the loss of power is just as significant.
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The Lat Test
By Dr. Greg Rose
This is a screen for shoulder mobility.
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How Powerful Are You Compared to Golfers Your Age?
By Chris Finn
How do you know if you physically can produce enough power to swing as fast as you’d like? What if you are swinging faster than your body is actually able to handle, how would you find that out before you get hurt?
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5 Training Strategies to Increase Vertical Thrust Without Leaving The Ground
By Pam Owens
Vertical thrust is a significant power generator in the golf swing, but how do you train a your client that is unable to jump? Here are a few ideas from TPI Certified trainer Pam Owens.
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How Important is Lower Body Power in Golf?
By Dr. Greg Rose
What is the most important area of the body to develop power in for long drives? Most experts would say one thing - the lower body!
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Body-Swing Connection Case Study: Helping Fredrik Lindblom Build a Training Program For More Speed
By TPI
We had the opportunity to assess Swedish pro golfer Fredrik Lindblom to see how a training program might be able to help him find a few more MPH in his swing. Here's a look at what we found.
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Overview of TPI's Junior Golf Screen
By Dr. Greg Rose
Here is an overview of how kids are tested and grouped in all TPI Junior Golf Schools.
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Offseason Golf Performance Program Case Study: It's Never Too Late To Improve Your Body
By Jared Bickle
Many times when I talk to aging golfers they are frustrated with things in their golf game such as losing speed and distance, not being able to play multiple days in a row or dealing with pain during or after their round. The good news is that you don't have to accept this as part of getting older...
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The King
By Lance Gill
This is a great workout for the Glutes!
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Our Favorite Technique for Assessing (and Improving) Mobility in the Trunk
By TPI
The rib cage is one of the most common - and most overlooked - causes of limitations in thorax range of motion.
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Understanding and Assessing Pelvic Tilt in the Golf Swing
By TPI
The pelvic tilt is one of the most overlooked and underappreciated movement patterns in the golf swing. While it might not be something that a coach cues in their student’s swing, it should be something that a coach is aware of in their student’s swing.
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Walk The Line
By Gray Cook
If you have issues with balance is it a mobility problem or a stability problem.
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Eliminate the Sway
By Dr. Greg Rose
This article breaks down potential physical causes of Sway and Dr. Greg Rose's guideline for attacking this swing fault in the gym.
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How Lower Extremity Injuries Impact Ground Utilization and Swing Mechanics
By Adam Halseth
The world of golf is becoming much more aware of the importance of utilizing the ground to maximize efficiency and power in a golf swing. Adam Halseth analyzes how these variables may be impacted by lower extremity injuries and limitations.
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