Buns of steel for stability The glute medius is the key to lateral stability in the golf swing  Titleist Performance Institute
 Clam Shells  Side Leg Liifts  X-Walks  Steamboats  Duckwalks  Side Steps On Treadmill The Glute Medius is one of the most important muscles for stabilizing the pelvis and lower body in the golf swing. It helps prevent excessive lateral movement of the lower body during the backswing and forward swing (Sway and Slide). The gluteus medius, one of the three gluteal muscles, is a broad, thick, radiating muscle, situated on the outer surface of the pelvis. The gluteus medius abducts the thigh, internally rotates and flexes the thigh (anterior fibers), externally rotate and extend the thigh (posterior fibers), and works with gluteus minimus to prevent the pelvis from elevating and shifting excessively towards the trail side during the backswing (swaying). Targeting the glute medius in your workout routine is a must for any golfer. Try this series of exercises to build great lateral stability and side pillar strength in the glute medius. If you feel the lateral portion of your thigh burning during any of these exercises, you are recruiting your TFL or IT Band instead of your glute medius. Focus the exercise on your buns, not your legs! |
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