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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 Pelvic Tilt Test

By Greg Rose

The ability to move and control the position of the pelvis is critical for optimal power transfer from the lower body to the upper body during the golf swing.

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Jason Day's Body-Swing Connection: Load To Explode

By Dave Phillips

It's no secret that Jason Day is one of the biggest hitters on the PGA Tour, but analyzing his swing on BodiTrak helps show us how he generates his power. Watch as Dave explains how Jason is able to load tremendous pressure into his trail leg without "swaying" and demonstrates drills that he and his caddie/coach Colin Swatton use to avoid sway in his swing.

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The Overhead Deep Squat Test

By Greg Rose

Through research here at the Titleist Performance Institute we have found several correlations between this test and the golf swing.

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The Use of Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT) in Conjunction with TPI Physical Screen

By Michele Liew

Neurokinetic Therapy also known as NKT is a sophisticated assessment and treatment modality that addresses the causes of dysfunctional movement/coordination problems at their root in the motor control centre in the cerebellum.

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Charley Hoffman's Body-Swing Connection

By Lance Gill

Charley Hoffman made his first international team at the 2017 President's Cup. Here's how his swing relates to his physical capabilities.

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The Lat Test

By Dr. Greg Rose

This is a screen for shoulder mobility.

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Strength vs Speed: The Secret Behind the World’s Longest Hitters

By TPI

If I had a dollar for overtime someone came in my gym wanting to hit the ball shorter I would be broke.

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Early Extension Swing Characteristic

By Dave Phillips

Early Extension is defined as any forward movement of the pelvis toward the ball during the backswing or the downswing.

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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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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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A Guide to Needs Analysis and Program Design for Training Golfers

By Michael Carroll

TPI Certified strength coach Michael Carroll outlines how he evaluates golfers and designs training programs.

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7 Anti-Rotation Exercises to Maximize Clubhead Speed

By Dr. Ben Langdown and Jennifer Fleischer

Whether you're looking to increase your clubhead speed, reduce the risk of injury around the lower back or just increase your strength and tone through the core muscles, training for anti-rotation is key.

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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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Joint or Tissue? How to Differentiate Between Types of Mobility Restrictions

By TPI

Once we identify a limitation in mobility, it's important to identify whether it's likely a dysfunction related to the tissue or joint. Dr. Rose outlines why classify mobility limitations as Joint Mobility Dysfunction or Tissue Extensibility Dysfunction and highlights strategies for differentiating the two that we teach in our advanced Fitness and Medical courses.

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5 Techniques to Improve Grip Strength

By Nick Buchan

The hands are you only contact point to the club so it seems obvious that they are a key area in the golfers body. However, grip strength is often ignored completely by golfers, or if trained, trained with ineffective methods.

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TPI’s Junior Hat Classification System

By Greg Rose

Learn about our hat classification system used in our TPI Junior programs.

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Your hips and your swing

By Dr. Greg Rose

Why hip mobility and strength are so important in your golf swing:

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Webb Simpson on Fundamentals and Practice

By Dave Phillips

Webb Simpson shares some of his practice habits, Happy July 4th.

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Watch Dave Phillips and Greg Rose Perform a TPI Screen at our Level 1 Seminar

By TPI

We start every Level 1 seminar by screening someone from the crowd. It's a good demonstration of the Body-Swing Connection™ and a preview of what Level 1 attendees will learn over the two day seminar.

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