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7 Strength Training Exercises That'll Improve Your Golf Game

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by Carolyn Steber
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Trainers share all the best strength training exercises for golf.
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Golf is a full-body sport that engages your glutes, core, hips, and arm muscles, says trainer Jesse Feder. Strength training off the green two to three times a week will help you build endurance and a more powerful swing. Here, pros share the most essential exercises for golf.

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Cable Twist

Feder says your core muscles play a key role in your swing.

- Set cable at mid-body, medium weight.

- Stand sideways to machine.

- With both arms out straight, twist torso to pull cable across your body.

- Slowly return to start.

- Do 10 reps per side, 3 sets.

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