121: The Golfer's Guide to Core Training (You're Probably Doing It Wrong)

About this episode

Shaun Diachkoff discusses the six core functions essential for golfers and critiques common training methods.

In this episode, Shaun reframes core training for golfers — moving away from the sit-up-and-plank mentality and toward the two core functions that actually transfer to the golf swing. What you'll learn: The core has six functions, not one. Most golfers only train flexion (crunches/sit-ups) and maybe isometric holds (planks). That covers two out of six — and neither is the most important for golf.The six core functions broken down: Flexion — the crunch movementExtension — arching the back...

People in this episode

Host: Shaun Diachkoff

Topics covered

• core training
• golf fitness
• golf swing
• exercise techniques
• athletic performance

Keywords

• core functions
• golf training
• flexion
• extension
• planks
• sit-ups
• golf performance

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