Golf Fitness: Mobility/Stability Pattern and The Kinetic Chain

[lia41985]

Excerpt:

In order to execute the biomechanics of the golf swing efficiently and effectively one must keep in mind the physical component attached to this formula. This physical component is your kinetic chain. The kinetic chain compromised of the skeletal, muscular, and nervous system of the body supports the execution of the golf swing. In the most basic of terms, it is the golfer’s body executing the biomechanics of the golf swing, and if certain physical parameters are not present within the kinetic chain, the golf swing will be negatively affected.

To ensure the golfer has the ability to perform the biomechanics of the golf swing correctly, it is necessary to develop specified physical parameters within the kinetic chain. Certain levels of mobility, flexibility, stability, balance, strength, endurance, and power are needed in order to achieve a biomechanically proficient golf swing...

The first step in this process of developing a physical base for the golf swing is an understanding of the basic mobility/stability pattern of human movement. This concept was first noted by physical therapist Gray Cook and strength coach Mike Boyle. This principle states efficient movement within the kinetic chain of the human body occurs in an alternating pattern of mobile joints and stable segments. If this pattern of mobile joints and stable segments is altered, dysfunction in movement patterns will occur, and compensations in these movement patterns will be the result.

From: Article - Cochran - Cross-Specificity Training for Golf Fitness

 

[Jon Hardesty]

Good post Lia! I am a big believer that you need to know what the golfer can physically do before you tell them what "to do". This is one of the new pillars of golf instruction as far as I am concerned. The problem lies in the fact that some fitness people try to give golf instruction. They should never venture down that road. It hurts their credibility. The teachers that are on the cutting edge of the body-swing connection will have an advantage in my opinion. Screen them, treat them, give them the swing components that they need to put up the best Trackman/Flightscope numbers. If you can afford 3D evaluation that is a huge plus!

I am a huge fan of Mike Boyle, Gray Cook.

 

[lia41985]

The problem lies in the fact that some fitness people try to give golf instruction. They should never venture down that road. It hurts their credibility. The teachers that are on the cutting edge of the body-swing connection will have an advantage in my opinion. Screen them, treat them, give them the swing components that they need to put up the best Trackman/Flightscope numbers. If you can afford 3D evaluation that is a huge plus!

I am a huge fan of Mike Boyle, Gray Cook.

Ditto! You're welcome, Jon!

 

[James Marshall (Hogan1953)]

I found this video helpful in illustrating the mobility/stability nature of the human joint system. He takes a little bit of time to get to talking about it!

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbTvMvveD_w[/media]

 

[vjsinger]

I've been doing KB stuff for awhile now, but Hardesty turned me onto Gray Cook and his version of The Turkish Get-up seems like it will be great for Golf. Here's a video that sets it up for you. I like his DVD, "From the Ground up".

[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-MMnltV1h8[/media]

 

[sharkey35]

If you're into KB workouts, check out this site: Art of Strength and the minutes of strength. They even sell KB's made in the USA.

I've been going to one of their certified gyms for almost 2 years. 45 minutes a day, 2 -3 days a week. Best shape of my life.

 

[billmckinneygolf]

Turkish Get Ups are especially good for rotator cuff stability. And kettlebells will whip you into sport shape pretty quickly (just learn the safety skills).
For the advanced kb players out there:
[media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MWhNPq5QdU[/media]