Effect of an 8-Week Combined Weights and Plyometrics Training Program on Golf Drive Performance

• Autores: Iain M. Fletcher, Matthew Hartwwell
• Localización: Journal of strength and conditioning research: the research journal of the NSCA, ISSN 1064-8011, Vol. 18, Nº. 1, 2004, págs. 59-62
• Idioma: inglés
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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 5) continued their normal training, while the experimental group (n 5 6) performed 2 sessions per week of weight training and plyometrics.

    Controls showed no significant (p $ 0.05) changes, while experimental subjects showed a significant increase (p # 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.