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Clinical Trial
. 2004 Feb;18(1):59-62.
doi: 10.1519/1533-4287(2004)018<0059:eoawcw>2.0.co;2.

Effect of an 8-week combined weights and plyometrics training program on golf drive performance

Iain M Fletcher  1 , Matthew Hartwell
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Clinical Trial

Effect of an 8-week combined weights and plyometrics training program on golf drive performance

Iain M Fletcher et al. J Strength Cond Res. 2004 Feb.

Abstract

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) continued their normal training, while the experimental group (n = 6) performed 2 sessions per week of weight training and plyometrics. Controls showed no significant (p > or = 0.05) changes, while experimental subjects showed a significant increase (p < or = 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.

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