The Best Strength Exercises to Increase a Golfer's Drive Distance This Summer

Add Plyometrics to Increase Your Golf Drive Distance: Here’s Why It Works

If you want to add serious distance to your golf drive, it might be time to step away from the range and into some plyometrics. Often overlooked in traditional golf training, plyometric exercises can give you the power boost your swing has been missing.

What Are Plyometrics?

Plyometrics are explosive, high-intensity movements focusing on building speed, power, and neuromuscular coordination. Think box jumps, jump squats, or skater bounds. These exercises train your fast-twitch muscle fibers—critical for sudden, forceful movements like the golf swing.

Why Plyometrics Help Golfers

Your golf swing is a full-body movement that relies heavily on the transfer of force from the ground up. The more explosively you can generate and transfer that energy—starting from your legs through your core and into the club—the more clubhead speed (and distance) you can achieve.

Plyometric training helps:

• 🔹 Improve ground reaction force—essential for launching into your backswing and through impact

• 🔹 Increase rotational power—key for generating torque through your hips and trunk

• 🔹 Enhance balance and control—allowing you to stay stable and accurate while swinging with more power

  
  

Sample Plyometric Exercises for Golfers

Here are three simple moves to add to your weekly training:

1. Box Jumps – Build explosive leg power and improve hip extension.

2. Skater Bounds – Train lateral explosiveness and improve dynamic stability.

3. Medicine Ball Rotational Throws – Mimic the rotational power of your golf swing under load.

   
   

Start with 2 sessions a week, focusing on quality over quantity. Aim for 3 sets of 5–8 reps per exercise, with full recovery between sets to maintain intensity.

Train Smarter

If you want to drive the ball farther, don’t just swing harder—train smarter. Plyometrics bridge the gap between strength and speed, giving you the athletic edge to maximize your performance on the course.

At Chardon Performance Therapy, we specialize in golf-specific training programs that integrate powerful tools like plyometrics to elevate your game. Want help adding distance safely and effectively? Let’s get to work. Book a discovery call today!