Strength training

Adapting Strength Training for Juniors, Seniors, and Busy Golfers

A course-ready guide to adapting strength training for juniors, seniors, and busy golfers, with practical strength training choices explained in plain golf language.

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Fit the plan to the golfer

Adapting strength training means respecting age, schedule, injury history, and how often someone actually plays. Juniors, seniors, and busy adults all need different starting points for strength training.

Scaling ideas

  • Shorten the session before cutting the warm-up for Adapting Strength Training for Juniors, Seniors, and Busy Golfers.
  • Reduce load when movement quality drops.
  • Keep recovery days visible on the calendar.
  • Choose exercises that make the golf posture feel easier for strength training. The right version of strength training gives the golfer more usable rounds, not more excuses to skip them.