How to Generate More Golf Swing Power

When golfers think of power, they usually think about the speed and distance of their drives. However, to get the most out of your drive it’s not just about the speed of the club head, but also how powerfully you generate that speed. Power is a combination of many things such as how hard you grip the club, how well you rotate your hips and shoulders, and how effectively you use your body movements to coordinate impact on both sides of the club head. The key to generating that power is finding the right balance of all these factors.

A golfer’s ability to create power is largely dependent on how fast they can produce force, known as Rate of Force Development (RFD). Getting that maximum amount of RFD is what allows you to hit the ball the farthest and the hardest. But producing maximum power is not easy. It takes a great deal of strength, coordination, and timing to achieve it.

Research shows that the faster a golfer can produce and apply RFD, the greater their performance will be. This is why it’s so important to focus on training the muscles that contribute to a powerful golf swing. Many people train to improve their golf by targeting the “golf specific” muscles in their arms and core. While these are important for golf, it’s crucial to remember that the majority of your power comes from your legs and hips. Getting more power from these muscles is much easier than most think.

For example, most golfers place their feet shoulder width apart when they play, which works with their natural body alignment and allows them to easily rotate their bodies in the correct sequence. However, if you want to increase your power you need to move your feet closer together to allow you to better connect the hip and leg rotation. This will require you to activate the hip flexors, quads and glutes, which are all essential for generating golf swing power.

Another way to increase your golf swing power is to flex your lead wrist more at impact. Most golfers tend to have their lead wrist extended at impact, which results in a less powerful “flip” type shot. By flexing your lead wrist more at impact, you can create a lot more power and hit the ball a lot farther.

In order to generate the most power possible, you need to be in the best shape and have the highest level of physical conditioning that you can attain. This means that you must continue to perform exercises that develop strength, power, and muscular endurance as you play through the season. If you don’t train properly, your golf game will suffer and you may find yourself struggling to hit the ball as far and as consistently.