Your body's motion and the key to better golf with Dr. Ricky Pickett

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Summary

Season 8 of The New Club Bag Drop starts with Matt and The Professor returning to the studio and reflecting on their holidays, including the importance of taking a break from the game of golf and the best and worst golf gifts they received over Christmas. This week's special guest is Dr. Ricky Pickett, a TPI-certified physical therapist and Precision Motion Physical Therapy owner. Ricky shares insights on the Titleist Performance Institute and their research around the mechanics of the golf swing. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's body and movement patterns to improve golf performance. They discuss the evolution of golf swing techniques, the biomechanics of professional golfers, and the significance of strength training and dynamic stretching in enhancing performance. The dialogue highlights the need for personalized approaches in training and the empowerment that comes from understanding one's unique body mechanics. In this conversation, Dr. Ricky emphasizes the need for training consistency, the risks associated with following fitness trends without proper guidance, and the importance of activating the glutes! The discussion highlights the significance of viewing golf as a sport and the athlete mindset required to excel. They wrap up by exploring some practical exercises for golf performance and the role of technology, such as pressure mapping insoles, in and what the future of sports science will look like.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings
02:47 The Importance of Off-Season Fitness
05:58 Golf Gifts: Best and Worst
10:06 Nostalgic Golf Memories
14:05 Introducing Dr. Ricky Pickett
19:52 Understanding TPI and Golf Mechanics
26:30 Understanding Golf Mechanics and Efficiency
29:38 The Evolution of Golf Swing Techniques
32:49 Individuality in Golf Swings
35:52 Biomechanics of Professional Golfers
39:41 Comparing Golf and Running Biomechanics
43:06 The Importance of Strength Training
48:16 Dynamic Stretching vs. Static Stretching
51:48 Empowerment Through Basic Strength Exercises
54:50 Adjusting Workout Routines for Progress
56:43 Activating and Strengthening Glute Muscles
58:06 The Importance of Consistency in Training
59:54 Navigating Fitness Trends and Their Risks
01:01:52 The Value of Professional Guidance in Fitness
01:04:38 Understanding Golf as a Sport and Athlete Mindset
01:06:35 Effective Exercises for Golf Performance
01:10:23 The Role of Technology in Golf Training