How many of you have read, "It's Not About The Bike" by Lance Armstrong? What we learned about Lance's life is that his mission is all about survival, digging deep from within, honoring your goals and commitments, and following your dreams in spite of the often difficult road to the top.
Following an interview I did recently with Annika Sorenstam's trainer, he made me think about golf fitness , What Can Be S.A.I.D. About The Swing? training at the elite level and what it was really about. That is when it hit , Be a Good Driver... Go Beyond Mechanics! me, "it's not about the bicep curl". You see the bicep curl is one of many vehicles to display strength to a specific part of the front of your arm. , Synchronizing Your s and Body It is a vehicle in the same way that the bike was the vehicle for Lance Armstrong to show his dedication, intensity, desire to win, and tremendous fortitude.
So, if it is not about the bicep curl, then what is it about? It is about setting up to perform the exercise. It is about feeling the ground beneath you providing a solid base of support, as in golf. , How To Really Improve The Basic Swing It's about making sure that your posture is correct so you don't place stress on your body unnecessarily. It's about engaging your abdominal muscles so that your low back is protected when your body begins to move. It's about knowing which part of your body has responsibility for stability while the other body parts are producing force. The bicep curl is also about understanding that strength not only comes from those body parts, but a much deeper resource like your brain sending positive thoughts and messages throughout the movement like "I know you can do two more and feel the strength from within" instead of "I've never liked this exercise, I feel weak when I lift".
Are you with me? The bicep curl like every other exercise we do is about all of the elements that come together to develop true strength. These same elements are used when we set up for our golf swing , Gifts: Giving To The Beginner er knowing which part of our body is taking care of stability while the other parts are producing movement.
You see, in the end, the golf swing , The Addiction of is not about the swing , Budget Conscious; What are the Benefits of Repowering a Utility Cart with a Kohler Engine? anymore than the bicep curl is about growing that popular section of the arm. , Simplify Shots Into the Wind Golf , How to Develop More Power in Your Swing is about learning what to feel with your body and mind and letting the swing , The Two Grip Approach happen as a result.
Next time you go to the gym or perform those exercises at home, remember this. It's not about the equipment. Fully engage your mind, your body and your attention to all of the details that come along with it. This should make a big difference in your results! Article Source: http://www.articledashboard.com Susan Hill is a CHEK Golf , How to Practice Your Swing Biomechanic, golf fitness , Only 1 in 5 Golfers Know This! columnist for Golf , Want to Play Extraordinary ? Illustrated and President of Fitness , The Channel Highlights for Golf. , The Addiction of For exercises targeted to lower your handicap , Be a Good Driver... Go Beyond Mechanics! and give you a competitive edge every time you play, , Hit Longer Drives - Here's How then visit www.fitnessforgolf.com.
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