Alright, so last week I told you why kettlebell training is so good for conditioning your body for golf. This week I’ve made a video introducing one of the main kettlebell exercises, the swing.
Master this one and you’re well on the way to getting a great kettlebell workout and improving your golfing body!
READ THIS BEFORE YOU VIEW THE VIDEO
Remember these 3 things before training with kettlebells
1) Dynamic warm up – Try some lunges, squats, push ups, jumping jacks, shoulder circles, squat jumps and similar dynamic movements to prepare your body for working.
2) Keep good form – As with all resistance training, keeping good form is very important. Make sure that whenever you are squatting down, your knee is moving in line with your feet. Always contract your abs. Imagine you are trying to squeeze your abdominals into your spine. This will make sure your spine is supported at all times.
3) Static cool down – After finishing your kettlebell workout, make sure you cool down with some static stretches (no movement). Post workout, your muscles will want to shorten. Maintain your valuable flexibility by doing full body static stretches.
OK I hope you enjoyed the swing. Depending on the size of kettlebell you are using will probably dictate how many you want to do. A general rule would be to gage it yourself. If you have a heavy weight try just 10-20. If you have a lighter weight you may want to go for a set time 1, 3, 5, 8 or 10 minutes.
It should feel tough. Your heart rate should get up high and your breathing will be heavy. If you can’t manage 10 reps without losing balance or feeling uncomfortable, try a lighter weight. If you can do swings for a few minutes without feeling tired, challenge yourself with more weight.
Remember your training and you will come back alive! (and stronger, fitter, leaner, toned, stable……………)
Happy training!