You can produce more power with your golf swing in just 3 simple moves.

A great article by Anthony Renna called “Three Moves for More Power”, gives you three keys to generating power in the golf swing and three quick drills you can do right on the range to help generate this much wanted power in your golf swing.

The 3 keys for generating more power are:

1. Maintaining good posture
2. The ability to internally rotate around your hips
3. Have good separation of upper body from lower body

The 3 drills are:

1. Hip Hinge Drill
2. Hip Twisters
3. Back Lunge with Rotation

In his article, Anthony even shows you pictures of how to do the drills.

I think you will love it.  Go to http://golf.lohudblogs.com/2009/03/30/tip-of-the-week/.

I have found these drills to be helpful for me.  Let me know what you think of these drills.

Here’s To Better Golfing!

- Rick

I came across these pictures that I thought you would enjoy.

John Daly - At Spain's Open de Espana - 1 month ago

Yes, JD looks like he has lost some weight.  I think he also lost his mind when he bought those pants! He must be shopping at the same store as Ian Poulter.

Early in his career, JD was dubbed “The Wild Thing” due to his colorful antics but not his outfits.  Come on JD, yes you can reinvent yourself but please not with these outfits.

He’s not quite a Lean Mean Fightin’ Machine yet but he could be on his way with the Golf Fitness Challenge.

JD, I hope you shed those hideous clothes and keep shedding the pounds.

Many golf injuries can occur due to an improper grip or swing mechanics, but a lack of fitness and flexibility also contributes to the most common golf injuries. These golf injuries usually occur in the soft tissues (muscles, ligaments, tendons) and joints (back, elbow, wrist and shoulder).

Let’s look at what can cause golf injuries?

• Overuse
• Mis-hits or duffs (hitting the ground during the swing)
• Poor swing mechanics
• Over-swinging
• Skipping the Warm-up
• Twisting the Spine During the Swing
• Incorrect Golf Club Grip

What can help prevent golf injuries?

• Proper swing mechanics and club grip
• Proper conditioning
• Proper equipment

You can reduce this stress and prevent back injuries by:

1. Rotating the shoulder and hip about the same amount during the backswing
2. Keeping the spine vertical (perpendicular to the ground) during the follow-through (and avoiding hyperextension of the spine).

To reduce shoulder pain and injuries by:

1. Shorten the backswing slightly (end with the club head at a 1 o’clock rather than 3 o’clock).
2. Strengthen the rotator cuff and scapular muscles.
3. Strengthen the chest and back muscles.

To reduce hand, wrist and elbow pain and injuries by:

1. Selecting larger club grips
2. Using softer grips
3. Using a neutral grip
4. Selecting irons with large heads and “sweet spots” to lessen vibration
5. Selecting graphite shafts are to lessen vibration
6. Selecting the correct club length (the end of the club should extend slightly beyond the palm of the leading hand)
7. strengthening the forearm muscles

If you are looking for a good fitness program I have a couple of recommendations for you.

You can check out Perform Better Golf or Turbulence Training.

Is your New Year’s resolution to become a better golfer?

My New Year’s Golf Resolutions for 2009:

1. Three putt less
2. Practice my short game more
3. Play more rounds
4. Drop 10 lbs. and get fit

To help me reach my fitness goal of losing 10 lbs., I have checked into this new fitness program that will work good for my busy schedule. This fitness program claims that I can “Burn Fat in Only 10 Minutes”.

You can download a free 10-Minute Turbulence Training Workout Program now!

Also, for those interested in checking out the entire program, Turbulence Training is offering a 21 day trial for only $4.95.  This is a small price for me to check out this program in order to meet my resolution of losing 10 lbs.  Check out the 21 day free trial!

I wish everyone a happy and golf filled New Year.
Leave a comment below and share your New Year Resolutions for 2009.

I found a great drill that has helped me to make sure I have the correct posture when I am addressing the golf ball.  This drill will help you like it has helped me.

The drill is called the Hip Hinge Drill. 

Hip Hinge Drill

There is an excellent video that demonstrates how to correctly do this drill over at Better Golf with Fitness.

Check out the Hip Hinge Drill and get in to the correct address position to hammer the golf ball.