The effect of an 8-week combined weights and plyometrics training programme on golf drive performance
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The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a combined weights and plyometrics program on golf drive performance. Eleven male golfers' full golf swing was analyzed for club head speed (CS) and driving distance (DD) before and after an 8-week training program. The control group (n = 5) continued their normal training, while the experimental group (n = 6) performed 2 sessions per week of weight training and plyometrics. Controls showed no significant (p > or = 0.05) changes, while experimental subjects showed a significant increase (p < or = 0.05) in CS and DD. The changes in golf drive performance were attributed to an increase in muscular force and an improvement in the sequential acceleration of body parts contributing to a greater final velocity being applied to the ball. It was concluded that specific combined weights and plyometrics training can help increase CS and DD in club golfers.Citation
Fletcher I, Hartwell M (2004) 'The effect of an 8-week combined weights and plyometrics training programme on golf drive performance', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 18 (1), pp.59-62.Publisher
Lippincott, Williams & WilkinsPubMed ID
14971982Additional Links
https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/Abstract/2004/02000/EFFECT_OF_AN_8_WEEK_COMBINED_WEIGHTS_AND.8.aspxType
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enISSN
1064-8011ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1519/1533-4287(2004)018<0059:eoawcw>2.0.co;2