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Golf Fitness – Bridge Exercise

Core strength and balance form the foundation of a powerful, repeatable golf swing. The Rotary Swing relies on the core to generate power and coordinate movement — rather than depending on the hands, arms, shoulders, and smaller muscle groups that fatigue quickly and introduce inconsistency.

When we refer to the core, we mean the area from the hips up through the abdominal region. This zone is the body’s center of gravity, and many of the largest, most powerful muscles converge here — inserting into the skeletal structure through the hips and the base of the spine.

Rapid core rotation is the primary engine of power in the golf swing, so this area of your body must be strong enough to support and control the fast movement of every other segment through the entire swing sequence.

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The following bridge exercise will build core strength while simultaneously revealing any weaknesses or muscular imbalances that need correction.

Use an exercise mat or carpeted floor. Lie on your back with your feet flat on the ground and your knees bent. Keep your arms down at your sides for stability.

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Chuck Quinton

is the founder of the RotarySwing Tour online golf instruction learning system. He played golf professionally for 8 years and has been teaching golf since 1995 and has worked with more than 100 playing professionals who have played on the PGA, Web.com and other major tours around the world.

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