By Aaron Boike, B.S. Kinesiology, ACE Certified Personal Trainer and Health Coach 

There is a reason why you always hear about the extensive fitness regimens of the best golf professionals. Golf is a game that requires a tremendous amount of postural control, core strength, and proper body mechanics to perform at a high level. These five movements will help you get ready for the specific demands of the game of golf, and help you lower your score this summer when you hit the links! Fore!

Resistance Band Torso Rotation

Target Movements: healthy mid-back rotation, core activation

Perform: 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions

Hip Presses

Target Movements: Hip extension (essential for a good swing mechanics), glute and core activation

Perform: 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions

Single Arm Stability Ball Chest Press

Target Movements: Upper body strength / pushing strength, core stabilization

Perform: 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions

Kettlebell Swing 

Target Movements: Explosive hip extension, core stabilization, postural strength and control

Perform: 3 sets of 15-20 repetitions

Cross Body Chop

Target Movements: Rotational control, postural control, core strength and stabilization

Perform: 3 sets of 10-15 repetitions