Quick Tips - Loosen Up
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When it comes to generating speed, there is an extremely common way that golfers, and in truth most athletes, hold themselves back. Back in the baseball days, we did velocity testing, and naturally, I'd throw the ball as hard as possible. Turns out, the last few throws when I was tired, and thus not trying to force the motion as much, I'd hit my best numbers for the day. It seems counterintuitive, but the way most golfers cripple their speed is by using too much muscle. It's easy to make the conclusion that more effort equals more speed, but it's really the total opposite. Power is generated by flexibility, and a solid range of motion. Flexibility can only exist when your movements are not rigid, and using too much muscle is a quick way to immediately lose flexibility and range of motion.
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