Weighted Jumps for Golfers: Explosive Power Training to Boost Swing Speed
Build explosive lower body power with weighted jumps. A safe, effective way to improve swing speed and transfer strength directly into golf performance.
Key Points
Why Use Weighted Jumps for Golfers:
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Great power training with minimal risk of soreness or injury
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Highly effective in transferring to the golf swing, especially for improving club head speed
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Why Rest Matters:
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Full recovery between jumps ensures you’re training for maximum force production, not endurance
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Same principle applies as with medicine ball throws — move fast and powerfully with intent
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How to Perform It:
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Hold a dumbbell at your chest, elbows tucked
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Feet set slightly wider than hips
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Use a self-selected depth, then explode upward
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Same technique as a bodyweight countermovement jump
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Key Coaching Cues:
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Rest 5–10 seconds between reps to maximize power output
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Focus on force and intent during every jump
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Don’t rush — quality over quantity is key in power training
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