Stop Copying Pro Golfer Workouts: Why It's Hurting Your Game

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Alex Keller
Alex Keller

You've seen them - those impressive workout videos of tour pros and insta coaches doing complex rotational exercises with fancy equipment. They look amazing, right? Here's the uncomfortable truth: copying these workouts is setting you up for failure before you even start.

Let's break down a day in the life of two very different golfers:

Tour Pro's Reality:

  • Walking 72 holes per weekend
  • Practicing for hours daily
  • Constant golf movement
  • Professional supervision
  • Active recovery between rounds
  • Dedicated recovery team

 

Your Reality (Let's Be Honest):

  • 8+ hours at a desk
  • Limited practice time
  • Minimal walking
  • Fighting back pain
  • Struggling to find gym time
  • Dealing with real-world stress

 

See the disconnect? It's like giving a Ferrari's maintenance schedule to someone driving a Honda through rush hour traffic - it just doesn't make sense.

Here's what makes this even worse: Tour pros would stay in decent golf shape without any special workout program. Why? Because their daily life IS exercise. They're constantly moving, rotating, and staying active. Their workout programs are designed to enhance an already athletic lifestyle.

But for the average golfer? We need something completely different. We need programs that:

  • Offset the damage from sitting
  • Build basic strength and flexibility
  • Address common pain points
  • Create sustainable habits
  • Focus on fundamental movements

 

Let me share something embarrassing but important: Even as someone who's trained golfers for over a decade, I feel ridiculous doing some of these "tour pro" exercises in the gym. And if I feel that way, imagine how a beginner feels.

The truth is, you need a program designed for your reality, not someone else's highlight reel. You need workouts that:

  • Fit your schedule
  • Match your fitness level
  • Address your specific needs
  • Build real-world strength
  • Actually get results

 

But here's the thing - understanding why pro workouts don't work is just the start. There's a whole system of training that actually works for regular golfers.

Want to know what really works for amateur golfers? Download our free ebook "5 Uncomfortable Truths About Golf Fitness" and discover how to train for your reality.