Golfers encouraged to focus on eccentric training for safety and speed

Golf Digest's Chief Fitness Advisor Ben Shear emphasizes the importance of eccentric training for golfers, which focuses on the deceleration phase of exercises to enhance strength and prevent injuries. Shear suggests that many injuries in golf arise from the abrupt stops at the end of swings. A recommended workout includes exercises like hamstring dips and resisted torso rotations, with a specific 1-1-4 tempo to emphasize the lowering phases. Implementing these exercises twice a week can help golfers swing harder and safer, optimizing performance and reducing risk during the golf season.

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