7 Leg Exercises for Golf!
There she was just a-walkin' down the street.. 7 Leg Exercises for Golf!
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Golf Strength training has blossomed in the last 20 years. But, to take your game to the next level, you need to strengthen your legs to a) provide a solid base to swing from and b) provide balance, and c) build a more powerful golf swing through strength!
Womanshealthmag.com is one of the leading websites for women to improve their strength and, therefore, their golf! Here is their take on the subject! Start walkin'!
7 Exercises for Lean, Sexy legs
Try these killer exercises for your hamstrings, quads, and calves to upgrade your lower body workout.
Pistol Squat.
Stand holding your arms straight out in front of your body at shoulder level, parallel to the floor. Raise your right leg off the floor, and hold it there. (A) Push your hips back and lower your body as far as you can. (B) Pause, then push your body back to the starting position.
Dumbell Split Jump.
Hold a pair of dumbbells at arm's length next to your sides, palms facing each other. Stand in a staggered stance, your left foot in front of your right. From a standing position, lower your body into a split squat. (A) Quickly switch directions and jump with enough force to propel both feet off the floor. (B) Repeat, alternating back and forth with each repetition. (C)
Farmer's Walk on Toes.
Grab a pair of heavy dumbbells and hold them at your sides at arm's length. Then, raise your heels and walk forward (or in a circle) for 60 seconds.
Reverse Dumbell Box Lunge with Forward Reach.
Stand on a 6-inch box or step, holding a pair of light dumbbells at your sides. (A) Step backward into a lunge with your right leg as you lean forward at your hips and reach toward your feet. (B) Reverse the movement to return to the starting position.