The CSGA Links Volume 5 Issue 4 September, 2017 | Page 17

Split Lunge Jump Begin in a lunge position with your right leg out in front of your left. Lower yourself down to the bottom of the lunge, assuring your right knee remains at 90 degrees and is directly above your right ankle. Next, quickly jump out of the lunge position as high as you can. While in the air, switch your legs so that when you land your left leg is now in front of your right leg. As you hit the ground, make sure to once again absorb the landi ng by keeping your knees and feet soft. Complete 3 sets of 15 reps and you will feel a great burn in your legs. Frog Jump To complete this explosive exercise, begin in a squat position with your hands down between your legs and your head and chest facing straight ahead. Next, jump as far as you can forward, while once again landing softly to absorb the blow. When you land, make sure to land in the starting position. From here, take a moment to ensure you are in the correct stance, and jump again. Repeat the jumps for forty feet, keeping in mind how many times you take to jump that far. Each time you do this exercise, your goal should be to do it in one less jump than the last time. These exercises are meant for explosive power, which is one of the key components to driving distance in golf. If you are tired of being the shortest driver in your foursome, make sure you are completing these exercises at least 3 times a week. These are high-level jumping exercises, so please consult with a physician to confirm that you are healthy enough to safely perform these exercises. If you are unable to safely perform them, or have questions about golf specific physical therapy/performance training, please reach out to me at Kevin@ thegolfdpt.com or visit my website www.theGolfDPT.com. Also please check out my instagram, where golf-specific exercises are posted regularly! @thegolfdpt @thegolfdpt www.csgalinks.org [email protected] CSGA Links // September, 2017 | 17