Ep 206: Chris Finn's Favorite Exercises for Golfers over 50

Longevity in golf depends on a structured fitness approach focusing on mobility, strength, and power. Prioritizing rotary mobility in the hips, thoracic spine, shoulders, and neck prevents compensatory movements and reduces injury risk. Using a lacrosse ball for gluteus medius release followed by 90-90 hip rotation drills effectively addresses the most common mobility failures. For strength, the trap bar deadlift or squat offers a safe, versatile method to build lower body power, which directly correlates to increased clubhead speed. Regarding power, overhead medicine ball slams outperform rotational throws, as they generate greater vertical force without the injury risks associated with repetitive rotation. Committing to 90 minutes of targeted training per week yields measurable performance gains, including potential increases of three miles per hour in clubhead speed within three months, allowing golfers to maintain distance and play effectively well into their later years.