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This piece is part of a series of stories on the Gen Z-ificiation of golf and how the sport has evolved. Read all of the stories here<\/a>.
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GOLF IS EVOLVING. <\/strong>And so is the way guys train to hit the range and the green. A decade ago, simply hitting the links was enough of a workout. But these days, if guys want to have an edge on their buddies (and feel better about their bodies), they hit the gym, too.Pro golf is also getting younger and stronger: the median age of players at the 2024 PGA Tour Net Championships was just 31. Athletes like Bryson DeChambeau<\/a> and Will Zalatoris are examples of how golfers are increasingly treating strength training as a non-negotiable tool for generating power, improving mobility, and staying injury-free.<\/p>\n

Finding a balance between strength training and your long game is important. Playing more golf is the only way to truly improve your game, but your strength training regimen will be the X-factor that builds consistency, control, distance, and longevity.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf the golf swing is the most dynamic and powerful movement you do on a weekly basis, you will get injured\u2014period,\u201d says Milo Bryant, C.S.C.S.<\/a>, MH contributing editor, owner of Limitless Fitness<\/a> in Del Mar, California, and Titleist Performance Institute<\/a>-certified coach. \u201cYou don\u2019t have to be able to squat a truck, but… can you control and handle your own body weight? And can you control and handle that in a dynamic fashion?\u201d<\/p>\n

What follows is a four-week full-body program designed by Bryant to fortify the key physical qualities that make your swing more efficient and effective, with three workouts per week. Strength training is just one piece of a complex puzzle. But the best pros do it for a reason: it makes you better. This program won\u2019t magically shave five strokes off your handicap. You will, however, be stronger, more stable, and more mobile to play the game you love. <\/p>\n

Why You Need to Train for Golf<\/p>\n

YOUR SWING IS <\/strong>everything in golf, and that\u2019s especially true if you\u2019re a beginner. A $1,500 set of Mizuno irons won\u2019t do much for your game if you can\u2019t consistently get the ball from the tee box to the fairway (or at least close). Invest in your body first.<\/p>\n

Every aspect of this training program targets a physical trait vital to swinging a golf club. You need to be sturdy, be able to move without restriction, have strength, and be coordinated. If you lack in any of these areas, your mechanics (and scorecard) will suffer.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t your typical strength training routine. It\u2019s void of traditional compound exercises<\/a> like the bench press<\/a> and barbell back squat<\/a>. Instead, each session blends a dynamic warm-up, mobility drills, and mostly bodyweight and unilateral strength movements designed to improve the qualities that translate directly to your swing.<\/p>\n

You might be tempted to just jump straight into the workouts, but this workout is designed with purpose. Do not skip your warm-up and mobility work. These exercises are essential to unrestricting your movement for sharper mechanics and better club control. You\u2019ll train just three days a week, so your goal is simple: execute every rep with focus and intensity.<\/p>\n

What You Need For a Better Golf SwingStability<\/p>\n

\u201cGolfers need to have a stable base on which they can move their body,\u201d says Bryant, who considers one muscle the primary stabilizer in your swing. \u201cThe glutes are going to be huge in this\u2014they need to be strong, they need to be active.\u201d<\/p>\n

Why? Your glutes stabilize and drive hip rotation throughout each phase of your swing (the backswing, transition, and downswing). When they\u2019re weak or inactive, other muscles, like your lower back, can take over, leading to an inconsistent swing at best and an injury at worst. <\/p>\n

Mobility<\/p>\n

\u201cGolf is a rotary sport, so you are going to be putting a tremendous amount of torque on your body while you\u2019re rotating into the backswing, especially into that downswing and in that transition,\u201d explains Bryant. \u201cIf someone can\u2019t rotate properly, they\u2019re going to compensate for that.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two areas where you need the most mobility are your thoracic spine (T-spine) and your hips. If either area is stiff, you\u2019ll struggle to maintain posture and control throughout your swing. That\u2019s why this program includes dynamic mobility drills to open these areas and improve your rotational range.<\/p>\n

Strength<\/p>\n

You don\u2019t need powerlifter strength<\/a> to crush drives, but if you\u2019ve never lifted<\/a>\u2014or only train sporadically\u2014building strength means generating more force to help send the ball farther down the fairway.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a direct correlation between how high you can jump and how far you can hit a ball,\u201d explains Bryant. Exercises that make you stronger and faster will create more clubhead speed without adding bulk.<\/p>\n

Balance <\/p>\n

\u201cWe look at power from the lower body, core, and upper body,\u201d says Bryant. \u201cIf they\u2019re balanced, your body is essentially in equilibrium and has the best chance of hitting the longest distance.\u201d<\/p>\n

This program heavily relies on unilateral exercises<\/a>, movements performed on one side at a time, to challenge balance and coordination. The ability to balance your body and perform each phase of your swing in a fluid motion creates a more repeatable swing and improves your ability to strike the ball consistently.<\/p>\n

What Else You Should Do On This Plan<\/p>\n

LOOK AT ANY <\/strong>PGA Tour roster and you\u2019ll see plenty of elite golfers who don\u2019t look like elite athletes. Still, building a few healthier habits into your daily routine can boost your stamina, lean you out, and help you recover faster between rounds and workouts. Below are three simple behaviors that deliver the biggest return on your efforts. <\/p>\n

Walk 8,000-10,000 Steps Per Day<\/p>\n

Even if you ride in a cart, you\u2019ll rack up a lot of steps during a round. Adding more walking to your non-golf days is solid sport-specific conditioning. In terms of improving your general health, any number of steps more than you\u2019re taking now is beneficial. But we suggest aiming for between 8,000 to 10,000 daily steps<\/a>, ideally closer to the top-end of that range. If you\u2019re under that, gradually add 1,000 steps to your weekly average until you reach the goal. <\/p>\n

Eat More Protein<\/p>\n

Whether you want to gain, lose, or maintain your bodyweight, or maybe you don\u2019t care much at all about the scale, try to eat more protein (if you aren\u2019t already). Try for 20 to 30 percent of your daily calories from protein<\/a>, with at least 30 grams per meal. This supports muscle repair from training, helps keep you lean, and fuels better performance.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Stop Golfing<\/p>\n

This program is designed to complement your golf game, not replace it. Plan to take on one round and go to the range a couple of times a week. Your initial muscle soreness should subside<\/a> once you get used to the workouts. Since you\u2019re not lifting heavy weights, your overall fatigue should stay low so you can train hard without impacting your game.<\/p>\n

The Better Golfer Workout PlanDAY 1Warmup<\/p>\n