The Little Things

"It's the little things that make the big things possible. Only close attention to the fine details of any operation makes the operation first class."
-- J. Willard Marriott Sr., hotel executive

And, as a golfer, one 'little thing' that you can do that often pays 'big' dividends with regard to your overall golf performance is strengthening your 'core' muscles. Strengthening the 'core' region of our body is helpful for many reasons. However, if hitting the ball farther and with greater accuracy and consistency is important to you, then gaining fucntional strength in your lower and transverse abdominal muscles (core) is critical!

Here is an example of a simple but very targeted exercise for strengthening your core muscles called a 'Pelvic Tilt' ...

1) Lay on your back with your hips and knees bent to about 45 degrees and your feet rested on the floor.

2) Pull your lower abdominal muscles down and into your spine then rotate your pelvis back and flatten your lower back down into the floor.

3) Hold this backward 'pelvic tilt' for 2-3 breaths then relax.

4) Repeat up to 1 set of 50 pelvic tilts per day for up to 5 times per week.

5) Continue doing this level until it becomes easy.

There are many possible advancements of this exercise to progress to when you are ready. However, starting with and mastering this 'basic' level is where you need to start. It is recommended, before you advance, that you contact a golf-specific fitness expert to help you fully customize a fitness program designed to efficiently and safely meet your specific needs.

For more golf fitness information, please visit www.CallawayGolfFitness.com or contact Dr. Paul Callaway directly at 630-567-7572 or Paul@CallawayGolfFitness.com .