The Golf Biomechanic's Manual
Written for fitness professionals or golf pros interested in exercise, the information presented in this book is an in-depth, detailed look at how different systems in the body affect the game of golf.
The Golf Biomechanic’s Manual, 3rd Edition by Paul Chek (240 page book)
In order for any golfer to improve his or her game, they need to improve upon and condition the most important tool used ... their body!
Paul Chek, internationally respected Corrective and High-performance Exercise Kinesiologist, explains not only the mechanics of the golf game, but also the importance of proper self conditioning to achieve peak performance. Written for fitness professionals or golf pros interested in exercise, the information presented in this book is an in-depth, detailed look at how different systems in the body affect the game of golf.
This is not a quick and easy solution to improving anyone’s game. It will require an investment of time and energy on the part of both the trainer and the golfer. Let's face it, if conditioning for any sport was quick and easy, we would all be elite athletes! But by using the Whole in One approach and following the Flexibility - Stability - Strength - Power formula, golfers will see a significant improvement in their game.
- Understand why tight muscles affect the swing.
- Learn how correct stretching before a game can improve performance and why some types of pre-game stretches can actually make the golfer play worse.
- Know the difference between functional strengthening exercises for golf and bodybuilding-type exercises that are not beneficial for the game.
- Understand why breaking the Flexibility - Stability - Strength - Power formula can break your body!
Clients using the Whole in One formula have often added over 30 yards to their drive within three months! Why be on par with other golfers when The Golf Biomechanics Manual gives you the very tools to excel above the rest?
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Chapter 1 - Why Condition for Golf
Chapter 2 - Flexibility: A Balancing Act
Chapter 3 - Stretching
Chapter 4 - How to Warm-Up for Golf
Chapter 5 - Functional Exercise
- Neuromuscular Isolation - Phase I
- Neuromuscular Integration - Phase II
- Dynamic Stability - Phase III
Chapter 6 - Strength Training
- Golf Strength - Phase IV
- Golf Strength - Phase V
Chapter 7 - Power Training
- Golf Power - Phase VI
- Golf Power - Phase VII
Chapter 8 - Now That You're Hooked!
I bought The Golf Biomechanic's Manual and have been following the program for three months. This is the most fantastic compilation of training technique and information I have ever seen" — Michael D. Rutkowski, USA
Customer Reviews
A great book to understand the biomechanics of golf, I have never played golf but I genuinely know I can apply this to any golfer and improve their relationship with their game and their bodies
This is a great book to add to the collection! Almost a must read when going through IMS
I'm completely new to golf, but the principles stay the same. Love the approach and the book is very practical.
If HTEMBH is the bible of health, TL4DYEN the kybalion of living, then the GBMM is the gymnasticus of exercise - in a short and succint way. Yet the depths of knowledge from this book hint at selected and relevant blocks of information from all levels of the IMS system. Using the golfer as the case athlete - one can also derive parallel relative steps for other athletes than golfers with the information and a little understanding too. You get a gem of a book outlining the fundamental CHEK integrated movement science philosophies: postural alignment, the success formula and detailed phase integration programs that will serve as a go to for IMS students for many years, but also providing an excellent guidance for the athlete himself who would like to train on a high level and develop himself most effectively. Highly recommended for Chek students, coaches and ambitious athletes alike. Can be used as a study ressource and/or as a laymans "no questions asked just guide me all the way" manual.
The Golf Biomechanic's Manual