I would like to hear your opinion about what you feel is the right number of sets and repitions for the "average" person looking to improve their conditioning for golf.
The main reason i ask is because i keep hearing how you don't want to get too bulky for golf because you can lose your flexibility which makes plenty of sense. However i don't know if i agree with the "more repition and less set" crowd for this idea. Also since we all know there is no muscle memory why do i hear "golf specific trainers" relate more repitions to stamina and this is what we do on the course?
In my opinion we are doing very short, controlled, balanced EXPLOSIVE movments. We go from rest (address), to semi quick movement (backswing) to accelerating a clubhead at speeds over 100mph on the downswing. Isn't this an explosive movement that should be trained accordingly?
When i made the biggest leaps/bounds in my own conditioning it was with power lifting which is heavy weight, low repitions, explosive movements. Roughly 4 or 5 sets of 5-6 repitions each. It relies on proper technique, balance, and obviously "power."
The thing that i loved about power lifting is that you get very strong without getting very "bulky." If trained correctly you can become very strong while looking very small because of power and efficiency. Think of someone like Charles Howell III benching 300lbs.
Plus if you train correctly and eat correctly you'll see very fast and steady improvements in the gym.
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So i am right, wrong, sorta both, lol?
thanks
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