Developing Junior Elite Golfers: Strength & Conditioning Principles for Safe, Long-Term Success

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Luke Robinson

Key guidelines for training junior golfers: build movement first, add strength gradually, encourage multi-sport play, and work with experienced S&C coaches.

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Golf Warm-Up Routine | RAMP Protocol to Boost Performance & Prevent Injuries
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Golf Warm-Up Routine | RAMP Protocol to Boost Performance & Prevent Injuries
The Link between jump power and clubhead speed and what it means for your game
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The Link between jump power and clubhead speed and what it means for your game
Why Strength & Conditioning Matters in Golf | Science-Based Speed & Club Head Gains
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Why Strength & Conditioning Matters in Golf | Science-Based Speed & Club Head Gains
Barbell Overhead Press for Golf Strength
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Barbell Overhead Press for Golf Strength
Dumbbell Floor Press: Build Power Safely with Less Shoulder Strain
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Dumbbell Floor Press: Build Power Safely with Less Shoulder Strain
Chin-Ups: Build Forearm, Bicep & Back Strength to Increase Clubhead Speed in Golf
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Chin-Ups: Build Forearm, Bicep & Back Strength to Increase Clubhead Speed in Golf
Bent-Over Row: Dumbbell Back Strength Exercise for Stability & Golf Swing Control
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Bent-Over Row: Dumbbell Back Strength Exercise for Stability & Golf Swing Control
Dumbbell Overhead Press for Golf: Shoulder Strength, Mobility & Stability
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Dumbbell Overhead Press for Golf: Shoulder Strength, Mobility & Stability
Band-Assisted Chin-Up for Golf: Scalable Upper-Body Strength & Power
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Band-Assisted Chin-Up for Golf: Scalable Upper-Body Strength & Power
Bent Over Row with Dumbbells for Golf Strength & Stability
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Bent Over Row with Dumbbells for Golf Strength & Stability
Bench Press for Golf: Build Strength & Club Head Speed
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Bench Press for Golf: Build Strength & Club Head Speed
Elevated Push-Up for Golfers: Safe Shoulder Training & Strength Progression
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Elevated Push-Up for Golfers: Safe Shoulder Training & Strength Progression
Band-Assisted Jump: Overspeed Power Training to Improve Swing Speed & Distance in Golf
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Band-Assisted Jump: Overspeed Power Training to Improve Swing Speed & Distance in Golf
Kneeling Single-Arm Landmine Press: Upper Body Power & Core Stability Training
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Kneeling Single-Arm Landmine Press: Upper Body Power & Core Stability Training
Supine Medicine Ball Throw: Explosive Upper Body Power Training for Golf
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Supine Medicine Ball Throw: Explosive Upper Body Power Training for Golf
Band Neck Forward Exercise: Build Strength & Prevent Neck Pain for Golf Performance
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Band Neck Forward Exercise: Build Strength & Prevent Neck Pain for Golf Performance
Dumbbell Step-Up: Accessible Single-Leg Strength Training to Improve Power & Golf Swing Stability
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Dumbbell Step-Up: Accessible Single-Leg Strength Training to Improve Power & Golf Swing Stability
Raised Kettlebell Deadlift: Build Lower Body Strength & Stability for a Powerful Golf Swing
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Raised Kettlebell Deadlift: Build Lower Body Strength & Stability for a Powerful Golf Swing
Iron Cross Stretch: Improve Spine Mobility & Reduce Lower Back Pain for Golfers
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Iron Cross Stretch: Improve Spine Mobility & Reduce Lower Back Pain for Golfers
Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL): Posterior Chain Strength & Injury Prevention for Golf
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Dumbbell Romanian Deadlift (RDL): Posterior Chain Strength & Injury Prevention for Golf
World’s Greatest Stretch: Pro Golfer Mobility Drill for Hips, Spine & Swing Rotation
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World’s Greatest Stretch: Pro Golfer Mobility Drill for Hips, Spine & Swing Rotation
Barbell Step-Up: Explosive Lower Body Strength & Power Training to Boost Golf Distance
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Barbell Step-Up: Explosive Lower Body Strength & Power Training to Boost Golf Distance
Back Squat: Full-Range Strength, Power & Mobility Training to Boost Golf Performance
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Back Squat: Full-Range Strength, Power & Mobility Training to Boost Golf Performance
Bulgarian Split Squat: Build Lower Body Strength, Power & Golf Swing Stability
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Bulgarian Split Squat: Build Lower Body Strength, Power & Golf Swing Stability
TRX Row for Golf: Build Upper-Back Strength, Grip, and Injury Resilience
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TRX Row for Golf: Build Upper-Back Strength, Grip, and Injury Resilience
High Plank Exercise: Core Strength, Stability & Low-Impact Training for Golfers
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High Plank Exercise: Core Strength, Stability & Low-Impact Training for Golfers
Single-Arm Dumbbell Row: Build Back Strength, Core Stability & Golf Swing Power
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Single-Arm Dumbbell Row: Build Back Strength, Core Stability & Golf Swing Power
Landmine Press Exercise for Golfers: Build Explosive Power and Core Stability
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Landmine Press Exercise for Golfers: Build Explosive Power and Core Stability
Dumbbell Box Squat: Low-Impact Strength Training for Golfers at Home or on the Road
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Dumbbell Box Squat: Low-Impact Strength Training for Golfers at Home or on the Road
Half-Kneeling Dumbbell Shoulder Press: Safer Strength & Mobility for Golfers
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Half-Kneeling Dumbbell Shoulder Press: Safer Strength & Mobility for Golfers
Rotational Medicine Ball Throw: Build Explosive Power & Protect Your Back
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Rotational Medicine Ball Throw: Build Explosive Power & Protect Your Back
Deep Squat Rotation: Improve Mobility, Flexibility & Rotation for Better Golf Swings
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Deep Squat Rotation: Improve Mobility, Flexibility & Rotation for Better Golf Swings
Dumbbell Split Lunge: Build Single-Leg Strength, Power & Stability for Golf Swing
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Dumbbell Split Lunge: Build Single-Leg Strength, Power & Stability for Golf Swing
Countermovement Jump: Explosive Power Training to Boost Swing Speed & Distance in Golf
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Countermovement Jump: Explosive Power Training to Boost Swing Speed & Distance in Golf
Box Squat: In-Season Strength Training to Maintain Power & Reduce Fatigue in Golf
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Box Squat: In-Season Strength Training to Maintain Power & Reduce Fatigue in Golf
Thoracic Spine Rotation
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Thoracic Spine Rotation
Band RDL: Beginner-Friendly Hip Hinge Training for Strength, Mobility & Golf Performance
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Band RDL: Beginner-Friendly Hip Hinge Training for Strength, Mobility & Golf Performance
Barbell Romanian Deadlift: Posterior Chain Strength & Power Development for Golfers
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Barbell Romanian Deadlift: Posterior Chain Strength & Power Development for Golfers
Step-Up Exercise: Beginner-Friendly Lower Body Strength & Balance Training for Golf
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Step-Up Exercise: Beginner-Friendly Lower Body Strength & Balance Training for Golf
Single-Arm Band Row: Portable Back Strength & Shoulder Stability Exercise for Golfers
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Single-Arm Band Row: Portable Back Strength & Shoulder Stability Exercise for Golfers
Cat-Cow Pose: Thoracic Spine Mobility & Back Health Stretch for Better Golf Movement
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Cat-Cow Pose: Thoracic Spine Mobility & Back Health Stretch for Better Golf Movement
Banded Overhead Press: Shoulder Strength & Power Training to Boost Clubhead Speed
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Banded Overhead Press: Shoulder Strength & Power Training to Boost Clubhead Speed
Ab Roll-Out Exercise: Advanced Core Strength Training for Rotation, Power & Golf Swing Speed
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Ab Roll-Out Exercise: Advanced Core Strength Training for Rotation, Power & Golf Swing Speed
Frog Stretch: Hip Mobility Drill to Improve Rotation, Reduce Back Pain & Golf Longevity
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Frog Stretch: Hip Mobility Drill to Improve Rotation, Reduce Back Pain & Golf Longevity
Medicine Ball Slam: Explosive Upper Body Power Training to Maximize Clubhead Speed
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Medicine Ball Slam: Explosive Upper Body Power Training to Maximize Clubhead Speed
Hex Bar Deadlift: Lower Body Strength & Power Training to Increase Distance in Golf
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Hex Bar Deadlift: Lower Body Strength & Power Training to Increase Distance in Golf
Lateral Band Neck Flexion & Extension: Build Robust Neck Strength & Injury Prevention for Golf
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Lateral Band Neck Flexion & Extension: Build Robust Neck Strength & Injury Prevention for Golf
Golf S&C Screening & Testing | Simple Movement Checks to Improve Performance
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Golf S&C Screening & Testing | Simple Movement Checks to Improve Performance
Reactive and Proactive S&C models - why early S&C is paramount
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Reactive and Proactive S&C models - why early S&C is paramount

Common Golf Injuries & How Strength Training Prevents Them
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Common Golf Injuries & How Strength Training Prevents Them
Golf Strength & Conditioning Plans | Off-Season vs In-Season Training for Performance
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Golf Strength & Conditioning Plans | Off-Season vs In-Season Training for Performance
Top 5 Golf Strength & Conditioning Myths Debunked | Boost Club Head Speed & Distance
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Top 5 Golf Strength & Conditioning Myths Debunked | Boost Club Head Speed & Distance
Overtraining, S&C, Recovery and Monitoring your Capacity
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Overtraining, S&C, Recovery and Monitoring your Capacity
Low Plank Exercise: Core Strength & Trunk Stability to Support Golf Swing Power
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Low Plank Exercise: Core Strength & Trunk Stability to Support Golf Swing Power
Weighted Jumps for Golfers: Explosive Power Training to Boost Swing Speed
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Weighted Jumps for Golfers: Explosive Power Training to Boost Swing Speed
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