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Lessons
21The Business of GolfGolf is growing — but the way golfers pursue improvement is changing faster than most coaching models.Flexibility (Stage 2)Stage 2 represents a system that is no longer defensive, but not yet organized.Body – The Five Phases of a Golf SwingEvery golf swing is different — shaped by a player's physiology, movement capacity, and performance goals.Bodyweight Squat | Physio RecommendationsThe bodyweight squat is the most foundational movement pattern in sports performance.Windmill Rotation | Analysis and ScoringThe next movement in the DRVN Mobility Assessment is the Windmill Rotation.Glute Bridge | Analysis and ScoringTo assess a golfer's readiness to create an effective impact position, we use the Glute Bridge.Glute Bridge | Physio RecommendationsThe glute bridge impact test evaluates the quality of the posterior chain, with a primary focus on the glute muscles and hamstrings.Single Leg Hold | Physio RecommendationThe Single Leg Hold, also referred to as the Superman test, is the most complex assessment within the mobility battery.Live Mobility Assessment | George BryanThis live assessment walkthrough is not about the individual outcome.Strength Test – DeadliftThe first test in the DRVN Fitness Test is strength.Foundational Capacity & Movement ReadinessHealth and wellness training is where everything begins.Specific PopulationsThe DRVN methodology applies to every golfer — but never in a one size fits all way.Posture | DiscussionWhen applying golf biomechanics to training, everything starts with the setup position.Going Deeper into Technical BiomechanicsUp to this point, we've explored a wide range of movements, physical qualities, and performance concepts.Developing Power and EfficiencyWhen teaching biomechanics, you will almost always reference other players.Developing a Wide Backswing (Step 1)The first priority in developing an efficient, powerful golf swing is establishing a loaded, wide backswing.Applying Force with Balance (Step 3)Step 3 is where everything comes together.Coaching the Body First Golf SwingAt this point, we've established a clear biomechanical model of the golf swing — how the body generates force, transfers energy, and controls motion.How to Train for GolfThe complete blueprint for training a golfer the DRVN way — understand how golf actually happens, establish a baseline with the Golf Fitness Handicap™, read the training year, and run a three-level program that matches the app.The Biomechanics of SpeedA World Long Drive Champion's blueprint for clubhead speed — see what speed is worth, train the full swing phase by phase, build a speed reserve, and run a simple 3-week program for every level.Golf Without LimitsA clinician's blueprint for playing without restriction — read the swing's biomechanics and faults, understand the three stages of movement, reduce injury risk, and run five repeatable mobility sessions that move your handicap.
Videos
88A stiff back is never good for your Golf SwingTwo thoracic-spine stretches, including the raised prayer hold with a club, to free a stiff mid-back and reduce lower-back tightness for better swings.Golf Fitness every Golf Swing needs!Five kettlebell exercises, led by the Jefferson curl, building posture, rotation, sequencing, stability and balance for a more powerful golf swing.Which Golf Swing Exercises actually Fix a Slice?Two mobility sequences, starting with the wall hold T-spine, improve shoulder turn and rotation to fix an open club face and stop your slice.Golf Swing Training for your Ryder CupTest hip separation with the split stance rotation test, then three stages of hip mobility work so your hips fire first for more speed.Do this to immediately Swing like a Golf Pro this SummerLearn the three physical fundamentals every tour swing shares—full turn, loading the lower body, and using body weight—to instantly hit farther and more consistently.Follow Along Golf Fitness Session - Simple & Low EquipmentA 20-minute follow-along full-body golf workout using one weight and a band, starting with split-stance presses for shoulder stability and rotation.Learn the Rory Mcilroy Golf Swing Hip MOVE!Breaks down Rory McIlroy's hip move—the small bump into the trail leg—that loads ground reaction forces for huge driver speed and efficiency.Using Science to increase your Golf Swing Club Head SpeedExplains using the barbell bench press at 80-85% one-rep max with explosive concentrics to build upper body power for speed.Try this Golf Fitness method to build better Shoulders!Builds shoulders and the backswing using the split stance clean and press to combine push-pull strength with anti-rotation stability.The most common Golf Swing FaultFixes inconsistent ball striking from poor thoracic mobility using the split stance torso rotation as the greatest stretch.3 Band Exercises - Follow along Golf Fitness Session 🏌🏽♂️A 10-minute three-move band follow-along starting with the power press to improve posture and flexibility for the swing.3 Cable Golf Exercises to improve your Ball Striking!Three cable (or band) exercises led by the Pallof press to train posture, stability, and speed for compressing your irons.5 Minutes to Improve Golf Swing Posture - No Equipment!Three golf-club-only exercises starting with a thoracic-spine rotation press to improve swing posture and injury-proof your back.Build a repeatable Golf SwingThree body capabilities for a repeatable swing: backswing loading, the transition magic move, and a balanced finish.Keep your Golf Swing Flexible this ChristmasThree golf-club movements starting with the lunge-with-club-hold rotation to keep the body flexible and sequenced over the holidays.20 Minute Low Equipment Upper Body Golf SessionA sub-20-minute low-equipment shoulder routine from the ACE protocol starting with the side-plank reverse fly for stable, healthy shoulders.The Fitness Secret to a Consistent Golf SwingThe swing Arc pump drill with a band trains the transition and kinematic sequence so the legs lead the downswing for more speed.5 Minutes to improve Golf Swing RotationThree steps to improve rotation by creating X-Factor separation where shoulders turn twice as far as hips and the lower body leads transition.Pre-Season Stretching for a better Golf Swing - Driver SeriesTeaches static and dynamic stretches like the lying separation to improve upper-lower body separation, rotation, and swing flexibility.Pre-Season Driver Swing Series: Part 1 the Golf SwingPart one driver series covering swing feels, a key drill, and three hacks while testing the TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus driver.Top 3 Band or Cable Exercises for your Golf SwingShows three banded exercises starting with the step-to rotational press to build sequencing, speed, and rotational swing patterns.How to Session, Stretch, Drill and Practice for better Golf!Part three guide combining stretching, drills, and practice, featuring the raised prayer hold to improve thoracic posture and mobility.Golfers - How to be Injury Free in 2023!A 20-minute club-only workout starting with the lunge with club-hold rotation to build rotation, stability, and injury resilience.1 Cable Exercise, 5 Minutes, NO More Over the Top!A single cable transition drill that shallows the club and connects the elbows to fix an over-the-top slice.Kettlebell Golf Specific Fitness - Rotation Part 2Part two adds kettlebell golf-specific rotation, starting with the single-arm seated press to build balance, asymmetry, and effortless power.Full Golf Fitness Session for Building MuscleA hybrid bodybuilding workout using med ball presses and slams to build muscle, sequencing, and swing power in the off-season.Full Tour Performance Golf Fitness Session - TaylorMade GolfTour-level performance workout pairing dumbbell snatches and up-and-over med ball slams for rotational power and unilateral stability.120 mph Golf Club Swing Speed LessonStep three to a 120 mph swing builds a body-led sequence delivering power and speed into the ball with balance and full range of motion.Break 120 Episode 2 - Golf Swing FlexibilityStep two to 120 mph uses lunge with overhead rotation drills to build flexibility and shoulder turn past 90 degrees for club speed.Golf Swing Speed Series Part 1: Fully Loaded Back SwingSpeed series part one builds a fully loaded backswing using the t-spine press-through to load rotation around the thoracic spine against the ground.Golf Swing Stretches & Drills to Improve your Back SwingBackswing stretches like the split-stance overhead reach and t-spine reach-through use a golf bag to open the upper body for more width and depth.How this Rugby Pro Gained Serious Golf Swing Club SpeedA rugby pro gains club speed by adding vertical force through band overhead drills, raising the hands and then squatting to use ground reaction.CrossOver Symmetry - Better Shoulders for GolfThe CrossOver Symmetry strength system uses seven I-level movements like the archer and crossover pull-down to build injury-proof shoulders for golf.8 Minute Follow Along Golf Swing Warm UpAn eight-minute follow-along warm-up of four movements, starting with the split-stance t-spine rotation, primes rotation, speed and consistency.Rotator Cuff Clean & Jerk - Shoulder Health for GolfThe light-band rotator cuff clean and jerk builds shoulder stability, function and range of motion to protect the joint and free the swing release.Easy Warm Up for Better Golf!A quick on-course warm-up using the lunge with club-hold rotation and the dynamic windmill rotation to boost rotational power.Follow Along Golf Fitness - Bands Only!Three band-only exercises, starting with the step-to rotational press, to improve rotation and hit it further without external load.Next Level Golf Speed Training & the RPM Drill!Speed-training challenge update where over-the-top right-to-left misses prompt the RPM drill to clean up technique at full speed.Med Balls for Golf Fitness: 3 ThingsThree med-ball uses for golf, including the step-to rotational slam, to train rotation, speed, stability, and backswing loading.How to Squat in Transition - Power GOLFTeaches squatting into the trail leg during transition to increase X-factor separation and push off the ground for more speed and distance.Long Drive Cheat Codes - Hammer TimeLong-drive cheat codes focusing on early arm external rotation and loading the trail-foot big toe to set up a positive attack angle.Dumbbell DT Session - Golf FitnessAn interval dumbbell DT benchmark workout (deadlift, hang clean, shoulder-to-overhead) adapted from CrossFit for golf conditioning.3 Stretches to Improve Your Golf Swing!Three stretches, starting with the lying crossbody separation, to improve range, stability and upper-lower body separation for the backswing.Body Building for Golf?Michael demos a functional bodybuilding leg-and-upper-body workout using free weights through full range of motion to build golf-specific strength.How to Train for Power, Balance & Core Strength - Kettlebell only Golf Fitness Session!Michael coaches a kettlebell session of Romanian deadlifts, seated shoulder press and leg raises to train asymmetrical power, balance and core.Kettlebells for Golf Fitness - 5 Movements to Change Your Game.Five simple, synergistic kettlebell movements led by the Russian-style swing to build full-body power, conditioning, and golf performance.3 KEYS TO A POWERFUL GOLF SWING - GOLFWODThree keys to a powerful golf swing, starting with a grounded stance and wide base to maximize rotation, torque, and ground pressure.Build muscle and have a better golf swingDumbbell chest and core workout (asymmetrical bench, carry, side plank) to build muscle for longer drives.Gain 20 yards before you go play this weekendThree drills using bands and a weighted headcover to widen and improve the backswing.Save this for when you want to build muscles and a better golf swingPush-pull upper body workout set designed to build muscle and a better golf swing.Do these 3 stretches for 3 minutes each a few days a week for a new golf swingThree stretches held three minutes each, a few days weekly, to transform your swing.Get your lead shoulder behind the ball in the back swing 💯💣Get your lead shoulder behind the ball in the backswing for a fuller turn.Fade: club face left, shoulders further left, feet even further left then swing to your start line🔥How to hit a fade by aiming clubface, shoulders, and feet progressively left of the start line.Golf fitness during the masters? Do this to bag a better golf swingThree banded drills, swing elevation, arc pump, and dynamic step-to release, for swing positions and speed.You don’t need a new driver, you need this 🏌🏻♂️💣Build upper-body power with sub-maximal barbell bench press paired with step-to rotational press med ball slams.Make more birdies with this simple technique 🏌🏻♂️Shoulder superset of dumbbell split-stance clean and press plus banded T-spine press to compress iron shots.Improve your back swing faster when you next work on your golf swingCombine golf posture T-spine press with banded swing arc pump drill to improve backswing positions.30 Seconds to a Stronger Golf SwingA full day of upper-body grip, hand, and arm training to deliver more power and clubhead speed.Golfers Bench Press Hack 💪A bench press variation hack for golfers to build upper-body pressing strength.Golfers Upper Body Dumbbell Set 💪Upper-body dumbbell exercise set for golfers to build pressing and pulling strength.Do you hit it like this guy...Upper-body strength workout plus a swing-arc drill to fix a short, narrow backswing.If you get Weak, you get worse...Two-movement upper-body hybrid combination to build driving power, speed, and distance.Don't be weak!Shoulder-strengthening set plus a drill to widen backswing and boost clubhead speed.Upper Golf Session Set for Compression like Brooks 🔥Upper-body workout set to build compression in the swing like Brooks Koepka.Strong Shoulders, Strong SwingSwap to a kettlebell rotational push press for fuller range, stronger shoulders, and more force.Golf Fitness: Upper Body 💪 weak shoulders, weak golf swing ❌Upper-body golf fitness because weak shoulders mean a weak golf swing.Polo shirts make you worse.Restrictive polo shirts limit mobility and hurt your golf swing.This down Swing position 💰 your Ball striking 📈Three exercises to reconnect the trail arm and core for a pro-style downswing position and power transfer.2 movements for all golfers to create a better golf swing (and fix your shoulders)Two movements to build a better golf swing and improve shoulder function.Better shoulders, less of a slice 🏌🏻♂️The 90-90 shoulder drill improves rotation to fix an over-the-top swing and reduce slicing.Better Back Swing? 3 steps to get your swing ready to rip it down the fairway 🔥Three drills to get higher hands and a more loaded backswing for more swing potential.Better shoulders and an easier golf swing? Do this 💯Shoulder mobility work to free up the shoulders for an easier golf swing.Golfers, you need to fix your body 💯 start here 🏌🏻♂️Two movements to load high hands then squat and rotate into the ground for speed.Don’t be short!! Use these 2 movements for your golf fitness workout and make gains 💣Push press paired with rebounding rotational med-ball slams to build ground-up swing power.More speed from the landmine rotational clean and jerk? Yeah 💯 it’s waiting for you 💣Landmine rotational clean and jerk that builds explosive transition speed for the swing.Fix your Shoulders, Fix your Golf Swing 💯 use this set and get to work on yourShoulder-focused training set to build strong, healthy shoulders and a better, injury-free swing.How you train is how you improve… Healthy strong shoulders will help you hit it longerShoulder strength and health training to hit the ball longer.The 4 best movement patterns for an upper body golf fitness workout 🔥Four upper-body movement patterns to create force around the spine in the swing.Stretch your way to better Golf 💯 This only takes 10 minutes 🔥Ten-minute active-recovery mobility routine opening hips and upper body for rotation.Rotational Kettlebell Swings & Step to Press to Swing Like #RoryMcilroy - 3 x 12 with RestRotational kettlebell swings and step-to-press, three sets of twelve with rest, for Rory-style speed.1 Golf Fitness Exercise, Perfect Impact 🚀One gym movement that trains correct elbow position and bend for solid impact.Fix your shoulders, fix your slice 💯 golfers you need to get into this 💰Fix your slice by improving shoulder rotation and mobility.If you want to gain 10+ MPH of club head speed, listen up 🔥Three favorite mobility movements that added 10+ mph of clubhead speed by improving range of motion.Sat in the office all day? Hit this 10 minute mobility to ease up where you feel itTen-minute Monday mobility routine targeting thoracic and cervical spine after sitting all day.45 seconds to a better back swing 🏆 longer, higher hands and MORE SPEEDLoaded headcover drill using added weight to create width, height, and extension in the backswing.If you bench press and golf, do this and go DEEEEEP 💯Bench press through full range, then use a mobility ball against a wall to maintain flexibility.1 Drill for Higher Hands and a better Back Swing - Headcover LoadingHeadcover loading drill using club-end weight to feel load, extension, and higher hands in the backswing.Want to Bench Press and play great Golf?! Accessorise 💪 plyo work for speed is the way 🔥Bench press accessory plyometric work to build speed for golf.
Exercises
41Assisted Pull UpsBand or machine assisted pull ups. Builds the lat and upper back strength that controls the club and protects the shoulders.Band CS 90/90Working specific function of the Rotator Cuff for Shoulder health and function.Band CS Reverse FlyUsing the Crossover System to develop symmetry and function through the Shoulders and Back.Band Face PullBand face pull for the rear shoulders and upper back, the muscles that keep golf posture tall.Band Front RaiseBand front raise that strengthens the shoulders through the elevation the arms use in the swing.Barbell Shoulder PressFoundational strength is huge to performance and longevity, here with focus on that strength for your Shoulders.Cable Face PullCable face pull that builds the rear shoulders and shoulder-blade muscles that keep the chest up at address.Cable Split Stance Reverse FlySplit stance cable reverse fly for the rear shoulders, with a narrow base that makes the trunk stabilize.Cervical Stretch and HoldStretch all of that tension out of your Neck and Shoulders here to feel so much better over the ball and to reduce stiffness in everything you do.Dead HangHanging from a bar. Builds grip strength and opens the shoulders and lats, both valuable for golfers.Dumbbell Bench PressThe classic dumbbell pressing lift for upper body strength and the chest and shoulder durability golfers need.Dumbbell Clean And JerkA dumbbell clean to the shoulders and explosive drive overhead, training total body power from the ground up.Dumbbell Front RaiseA raise to the front that strengthens the shoulders and builds the control to move the arms without the trunk compensating.Dumbbell Hang CleansAn explosive pull from the hang position to the shoulders, training the hip snap that powers the downswing.Dumbbell Incline PressA dumbbell press on an incline bench, building upper chest and shoulder strength through a shoulder-friendly path.Dumbbell Lateral RaiseA side raise that builds the shoulder muscles protecting the joint through high swing and practice volume.Dumbbell Overhead LungeA lunge with the dumbbell held overhead, combining single leg strength with shoulder and trunk stability.Dumbbell Reverse FlyA rear-shoulder and upper-back raise that balances pressing work and supports golf posture.Dumbbell Rotator CuffTargeted rotator cuff strengthening that keeps the shoulders healthy through high swing volumes and speed work.Dumbbell Seated PressBuilding Shoulder strength and function whilst improving your posture to create a more stable, consistent Golf Swing.Dumbbell Shoulder ShrugsDumbbell shrugs for the upper traps, supporting neck and shoulder durability and loading the grip hard.Hip ThrustsShoulder elevated hip extension. Builds the glute strength and power behind hip drive through impact.Kettlebell Bottoms Up CarryWalking with the kettlebell held upside down, building grip strength and the shoulder stability behind club control.Kettlebell Double Seated PressFull shoulder strength and stability with added challenge to the upper body via the seated position.Kettlebell Floor PressA press done lying on the floor, building upper body pushing strength with the shoulder in a safe range.Kettlebell Single Seated PressA one-arm press from a seated position, isolating shoulder strength and trunk stability with no help from the legs.Landmine Single Arm PressOne arm press along the landmine arc. Shoulder friendly pressing while the trunk resists twisting.Med Ball Split Stance Wall SlamRotational wall slam from a split stance, training trunk speed and hip-shoulder separation over a stable lower body.Open BookSide-lying thoracic rotation that opens the mid back so the shoulders can turn fully without dragging the hips along.Overhead SquatA squat with the arms held overhead. Exposes and trains mobility and trunk control from shoulders to ankles.Pec HoldStatic pec stretch hold that opens the chest, freeing the arms and shoulders to swing on a full arc.PlankThe front plank. Baseline trunk stiffness that keeps the spine stable while the hips and shoulders move.Pull UpsStrict pull ups. Upper back and lat strength that stabilize the shoulders and support club control.Shoulder DistractionGentle shoulder distraction that gives the joint space and restores the overhead range a full arm swing needs.Shoulder Lift OffsHand lift-offs that build active shoulder rotation, turning passive range into control the swing can actually use.Shoulder PressA great option for focusing in on the Shoulders and retaining quality posture that transfers over to your Swing as you do it.Shoulder TapsPlank shoulder taps. Anti rotation core work that keeps the trunk quiet while the arms move.Smith ShrugsBuilding big, strong Shoulders that do their job on and off the course.Triceps DipsDips on a bench or bars. Triceps and shoulder pressing strength that support arm speed and impact stability.Wall Shoulder ReachShoulder reaches along a wall that restore overhead range, keeping the arm swing long without the back arching.Wall T-SpineWall-supported thoracic spine drill that opens mid back extension and rotation, feeding a bigger shoulder turn.
Methodology
3Glute BridgeMaps to Activation . Tests whether the lower body can do its job at impact — staying in posture while managing vertical, rotational, and lateral forces at once. Assesses: glute…Windmill RotationMaps to Thoracic Rotation . Answers: how much usable rotation does this golfer have for the backswing, and how evenly can they access it on both sides? Rotation should come from…The Five Phases of a Golf SwingEvery effective golf swing shares a common biomechanical foundation: stability through the ground, rotation around the spine, and efficient release through impact.
Articles
4April Is The Most Dangerous Month In Golf — Here's How To Stay On The CourseMillions of golfers leave their bodies dormant all winter, then expect full performance from the first swing of spring. Learn the three mobility pillars that prevent injury and add distance.The Golf Swing Is Asymmetrical. Your Assessment Should Be Too. — Free EbookThe Windmill Rotation Test measures thoracic rotation, lower body stability under rotation, and — critically — the symmetry of rotational capacity between sides. Download this free DRVN ebook to learn how rotational asymmetry shows up in the swing, how to measure it, and what to do about it.Golf Stretches: 15 Exercises That Actually Improve Your Swing15 golf stretches for flexibility, power, and injury prevention — target the hips, thoracic spine, shoulders, and hamstrings every golfer needs.The Most Common Golf Injuries — And How Structured Training Prevents ThemGolf injuries are common but rarely inevitable. Most result from physical limitations that training can address. Here's what causes the most frequent golf injuries and how to train your way out of risk.