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nbakerld said:
I've read core work does nothing more than build your resistance to injury. What is the benefit in your opinion?
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I can't think of a bigger benefit than resistance to injury. However, that's nonsense to think that. When I say core I mean abs, obliques, and back. I've had lower back problems since 8th grade so that's what my physical therapists have always had me concentrate on. The therapist I've seen for the last 12 years used to work on the PGA tour and worked with Hal Sutton, Gary Player, Mark O'Meara, and others. I've always been able to outhit almost anyone I've played with on the course. I average about 342 with the driver. My personal best is 388. I think I've hit some further in the past but I had no accurate way to measure. Anyway, my therapist contributes it to my core work.
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#1,456
#1,456
If those numbers are legit, it isn't core work. Sounds crazy to know your average and have giant numbers with a bad back.
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BigPapaVol said:
If those numbers are legit, it isn't core work. Sounds crazy to know your average and have giant numbers with a bad back.
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Not all core work, but primarily. Core work isn't just strength, its primarily lengthening my core muscles. I've got a lot bigger turn than average. My bad back only limits me when it goes out, but then I can't even walk. That hasn't happened in over 5 years now.
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bamacheats said:
Not all core work, but primarily. Core work isn't just strength, its primarily lengthening my core muscles. I've got a lot bigger turn than average. My bad back only limits me when it goes out, but then I can't even walk. That hasn't happened in over 5 years now.
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Stretching is a different animal than core strengthening. Injury prevention would bs how the strength is helping.

Can't imagine having a potential debilitating back injury and still generating that torque on it. Still very odd that you know your average, which is absurdly long and means you hit all of them very solidly. You must have some stick.
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#1,459
bamacheats said:
I can't think of a bigger benefit than resistance to injury. However, that's nonsense to think that. When I say core I mean abs, obliques, and back. I've had lower back problems since 8th grade so that's what my physical therapists have always had me concentrate on. The therapist I've seen for the last 12 years used to work on the PGA tour and worked with Hal Sutton, Gary Player, Mark O'Meara, and others. I've always been able to outhit almost anyone I've played with on the course. I average about 342 with the driver. My personal best is 388. I think I've hit some further in the past but I had no accurate way to measure. Anyway, my therapist contributes it to my core work.
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Yeah, my only objective is aesthetics, so it still doesn't do anything for me, but that's all good to know.
 
#1,460
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BigPapaVol said:
Stretching is a different animal than core strengthening. Injury prevention would bs how the strength is helping.

Can't imagine having a potential debilitating back injury and still generating that torque on it. Still very odd that you know your average, which is absurdly long and means you hit all of them very solidly. You must have some stick.
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My swing is very similar to Jamie Sadlowski. I hit a Krank Rage driver, 7 deg, House of Forged shaft, 48", but I grip down an inch and have it counter weighted. I drove to Arizona in 2007 and tried out and trained for the Krank Golf Long Drive team. It requires a lot more travel than I realized, my wife was preggers at the time, and I didn't need the money so I came home. A lot of guys do this. The longest drivers in the world are not always on the LDA circuit, they are often back home with their family.

With proper posture the lower back has very little to do with a golf swing, especially regarding torque. That's comes from shoulder and hips connected by obliques.

I know my average because of my skycaddie. Plus I do hit it solid. That's primarily all I practice.
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bamacheats said:
I can't think of a bigger benefit than resistance to injury. However, that's nonsense to think that. When I say core I mean abs, obliques, and back. I've had lower back problems since 8th grade so that's what my physical therapists have always had me concentrate on. The therapist I've seen for the last 12 years used to work on the PGA tour and worked with Hal Sutton, Gary Player, Mark O'Meara, and others. I've always been able to outhit almost anyone I've played with on the course. I average about 342 with the driver. My personal best is 388. I think I've hit some further in the past but I had no accurate way to measure. Anyway, my therapist contributes it to my core work.
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#1,466
#1,466
Bumpity bump. Looking forward to the workout today. I'm gonna focus on the big 3 lifts only today. Then it's cardio. Trying to shed some pounds. Three workouts down for the week, and 3600 calories burned according to the magic HRM. What are you meatheads been up to? This thread has gone too quiet...
 
#1,467
#1,467
Might be the wrong place for this, but I have a question regarding retaining/gaining weight.

I report for football camp Saturday the 13th and I obviously want to weigh as much as I possibly can for the weigh in and I want to be able to retain the weight mostly through football camp and the season.

Last season I lost 19 pounds during our 2 week football camp before the season started. I don't want to do that again. I think the main reason for that happening was because I didn't stay hydrated near enough and it was mostly water weight that I lost.

If I just continuously drink water non-stop would I have a better chance of not losing about 20 pounds again? Because I really can't afford to lose any weight ATP. Any advice on how to retain weight would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
 
#1,468
#1,468
You could supplement your diet with a weight gainer instead of merely taking in protein. With the increased activity you'll have from the football workouts you could use the extra fuel. If you like pasta, I would also add in some carbs in this form. As far as the water goes, definitely won't hurt you at all to take in stay hydrated and taking in water.
 
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ORANGE & WHITE said:
You could supplement your diet with a weight gainer instead of merely taking in protein. With the increased activity you'll have from the football workouts you could use the extra fuel. If you like pasta, I would also add in some carbs in this form. As far as the water goes, definitely won't hurt you at all to take in stay hydrated and taking in water.
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Pasta? I love pasta so that would work. The real problem is during camp it's hard for me to want to eat anything really. Just feel completely drained after practicing 2 times a day in that heat. But I appreciate the feedback. Lots of pasta, water, and weight gainer.
 
#1,470
#1,470
I can imagine. Working in this heat not only causes you to lose the water weight but it can suppress your hunger as well. Just like the workouts are a big part of your prep, so is the dinner table. Keep pushing man and best of luck this season. Hope you bust some heads!
 
#1,471
#1,471
Can't wait to get back in the gym. Going to an all dumbbell workout(minus doing squats with the bar). Also have to start training for another half marathon
 
#1,473
#1,473
Nice lyls. My gf wants me to get my cert as well. I'm thinking about getting it soon at one of the workshops they have at Milligan College. I'm pretty sure they do the ACSM though.
 
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