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How to Do the Downward Wood Chop with Medicine Ball Golf Swing Training Exercise

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Driving Distance - Golf Swing Training Exercise

The finishing position for the Doward Wood Chop with Medicine Ball.

Photo courtesy Perform Better Golf Inc.; used with permission
Instructions
  • Stand tall holding medicine ball with both hands.
  • Start with ball to the right, above head, and with torso turned to the right.
  • Move ball from high position to low position, from right to left across body and downward, like chopping wood.
  • Reach the finish position with the ball across body, body turned to left, knees bent.
  • Ten repetitions for two sets, both directions.

Benefits to Golf Swing

  • Quickly improve your downswing power and clubhead speed.
  • Improve range of motion through impact.
  • Dynamically strengthen golf muscles involved with downswing.
  • Build muscular endurance specific to the swing.
You will quickly notice an improvement in your ability to produce higher clubhead speeds during the downswing. This will result in more power at impact and greater driving distance. You can do this exercise in the convenience of your home every day.

Go slow with any new exercise you have not performed in the past. Check with your physician before undertaking any new physical training program.

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