Throwing Medicine Balls to Encourage More Athleticism in the Golf Swing
TPI - Titleist Performance Institute
2 golfers recommended it · 2025–2026
Fitness · Advanced
Shows medicine ball throws to build athleticism and ground use in the swing.
Why golfers recommend it
- Ax slam jump analogy videos
- Ground use, medicine ball work
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2 comments from Reddit
u/CptBadAss2016 2026 · r/GolfSwing · in “How to “swing with the ground” and not with my arms?”
Ever pick up an ax or sledge hammer over head and slam it down in front of you? Did you squat as it loaded over you and then jump as it snapped down hard? How about medicine ball slams? That's what it is. Watch how these guys jump to slam the ax down: ▶ this video ▶ this video ▶ this video
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u/Strict-Chemical-7775 2025 · r/GolfSwing · in “What can I improve on?”
Weight shift. Learning to work your lower body better, the hips move as a result of how you transfer weight and push through the ground. This gives you power and more consistency. Try doing some work with a medicine ball or light weight. ▶ this video Rorys golf swing is a great example of how to use the ground in the golf swing. ▶ this video This will help explain how the body rotates in the swing. Golf isn't easy, …
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