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How To Hold a Golf Club

Author: John Lynch

How To Hold Golf Club (Golf tip provided by David Nevogt of the Simple Golf Swing)

The Grip

Left Hand
When you pick up a golf club your hands are the only part of your body that touch the club. For many years the hands (grip) have often been referred to as the steering wheel of the golf swing. I don't believe this could be more true. Gripping the golf club correctly makes playing this game a much better experience.

Gripping the golf club at first glance does not seem like a very difficult thing to do, however, it can take a lot of trial and error to figure out the correct grip for you. This is a very interesting aspect to the game of golf. Gripping the golf club is a VERY INDIVIDUAL thing for everyone that plays golf. There are no two grips alike. You can only find what works for you through hitting golf balls. I can and will guide you, but ultimately, results on the golf course speak louder than me.

1. Place the golf club up in your left hand, the golf club goes across the left palm- from the base of the forefinger to the pad above the pinky.

2. Now, hold the handle steady with your left fingers and wrap your palm around the top of the grip.

How To Hold Golf Club1. Club Goes Across the Left Palm

 

 

simple golf swing2. Wrap Palm Around Top of the Grip

The grip does more to effect actual ball flight than anything else in the game. That's why we've started with the grip. It's the foundation of the swing, and a quick fix for those of you that have undesirable ball flight patterns.

The more you grip the golf club in the fingers, the faster you can swing the golf club and the quicker the clubface will close. If you grip the golf club further up in the palm, the slower the golf club will travel and the longer it takes for the clubface to close. If you are slicing the golf ball, you will want to move the grip more into the fingers (the base of the fingers), if you are hooking the golf ball, you will want to move the grip more into the palm area (higher up in the left hand).

Right Hand
Now that the left hand is in place you are going to place the right hand on the golf club.

3. With your right hand on the side of your right leg, slowly bring it towards the bottom of the golf club.

4. The right hand will be placed on the golf club more in the fingers than the palm. You will simply fold the right hand around the fingers of the left.

5. BOTH PALMS MUST ALWAYS FACE EACH OTHER. It is not a difficult thing to do but it is mandatory, no gray area.

 

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3. Bring your Right Hand Towards the Bottom of your Left Hand

 



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4. Fold your Right Hand Around the Fingers of the Left Hand




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5. Both Palms MUST Face Each Other


Congratulations, you have now GRIPPED the golf club. But hold on a second, there is a good chance this is not the correct grip for you, so you will have to experiment. However, I have given you a great starting point. The placement of the hands on the golf club controls what the clubface will do during the golf swing and ultimately what the clubface will look like at impact.

In the next section I will show you some variations of the grip that will help you find the one that works best for you.

**SPECIAL NOTE Most golf clubs either have a "ladies" grip or a "men's" grip on the golf club. If you have small hands it is very important to make sure you have your clubs gripped with a ladies grip, it doesn't matter if you own men's clubs. If you have large hands you should have your clubs gripped with men's grips. There are a couple more options, if your hands are really small you can have "junior" grips placed on your clubs or if you have x-large hands or arthritis you can have "jumbo" grips placed on your clubs. The grip size also effects ball flight. Large grips tend to make a person fade the ball and small grips tend to make a person draw the ball.**

Grip Variations
There are multiple ways to grip a golf club. Although it sounds overwhelming, it truly is not. Once you begin to experiment you will eliminate four or five of them instantly. I will give you a guide to get you started on the right track.

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Interlocking Grip

 




simple golf swingOverlapping Grip

For starters, if you have small hands and fingers, the interlocking grip will probably work best for you. It helps you wrap your fingers and palm around the grip handle.

On the other hand, if you have large hands, the overlapping grip will probably work best for you.

The above-mentioned grips are the proper way to hold a club- however there are three different ways you can apply them to the golf club.

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Weak

 

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simple golf swingStrong

You can grip the golf club in a weak position (no knuckles of the left hand showing), neutral (one knuckle of the left hand showing) or the strong position (2 or 3 knuckles of the left hand showing).

During your experimenting, if the golf ball has a tendency to curve to the right, you will want to move BOTH hands to the right (strong). When you move the hands make sure you do it slowly. If the golf ball has a tendency to curve to the left, you will want to move BOTH hands slowly to the left (weak). Now, if the golf ball is flying without a curve, you have the correct grip for you. DO NOT EXPERIMENT WITH ANY OTHER GRIP.

Grip Pressure
OK, you have found the correct grip for you. There is one last item we need to deal with. The amount of pressure you apply to the club plays a major role in how you swing the golf club. The tighter you grip the golf club the slower your arms will swing and the longer the clubface will take to release in the downswing (causing a slice). This is a good thing if you HOOK the golf ball. This will definitely stop the ball from curving from right to left. On the other hand if you have problems SLICING the golf ball this amount of grip pressure will make the ball slice more.

If you are struggling with slicing the golf ball, you will have to hold the golf club like you were holding a baby's hand. Gently, the lighter you grip the golf club the faster the club will swing and the quicker the club will release in the downswing. If you do not have any problems with the ball curving, you have found the correct amount of grip pressure.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/golf-articles/how-to-hold-a-golf-club-1758355.html

About the Author

John Lynch is owner of BestGolfBooks.com and has published hundreds of golf articles. To read expert reviews on The Simple Golf Swing By David Nevogt, John recommends you visit: SimpleGolfSwingReviews.com

Building Strength And Muscle Mass - A 4-Day, Upper Body / Lower Body Workout Plan

Author: David J. Washington

With the popularity of full body weight lifting routines for beginners and body part split plans for more advanced bodybuilders, the time-tested upper body / lower body regimen often gets neglected. This is unfortunate because lifters of all backgrounds and experience levels have long used this kind of routine to add massive amounts of strength and muscle mass. Here is one variation of this effective muscle-building plan.

Like many good training plans, this one focuses on gaining strength in the squat, bench press, deadlift, overhead press, and a few other compound movements. Each day has a primary lift followed by several of the most important auxiliary lifts. Go through this rotation once per week on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday schedule. If these days do not work well, just make sure you do not have more than two days of training in a row, and that you have an off day between Bench Press and Deadlift days.

Lower Body 1 - Squat:

Squat - Use a strong, medium-width stance.
Dumbbell Split Squat - place one foot on a bench behind you, and squat down with the other leg while holding dumbbells to your sides.
Weighted Sit-ups - Keep the weight behind your head.
Calves - Pick one calf exercise, and stick with it for this day.

Upper Body 1 - Bench Press:

Bench Press - Use your strongest medium or wide grip, an arch in your back, and a full range of motion.
Seated Dumbbell Overhead Press - Use a moderate weight and a range of motion from your ears to lockout.
Decline EZ bar extensions - Use only a moderate decline. Lower the weight over your eyes while keeping your elbows in.
Pullups - Pick one variation, and stick with it for this day.
Chest-Supported Row - To keep your lower back out of the movement, use any apparatus that lets you row with your chest against a pad.
Curls - Pick one variation, and stick with it for this day.

Lower Body 2 - Deadlift:

Deadlift - Use a narrow stance and an over-under grip. Do not use straps for your heaviest set.
Leg Press - Place your feet as high and wide as possible without hurting your hips.
Calves - Pick a different calf exercise from the first lower body day.
Standing Cable Abs - Using a rope attachment, brace your back against the cable attachment and crunch away.

Upper Body 2 - Military Press:

Military Press - Use a medium stance and minimal hip or leg drive. Make sure your shoulders are doing most of the work.
Dips - Use a medium grip that taxes your chest and triceps. Dip at least low enough so that your upper arms are parallel to the floor.
Cable Pressdowns - Use a bar attachment and a slight swaying motion to help. Add weight to the stack if necessary.
Barbell Row - Use a medium-width grip and straps for your heavy sets. Use a little bit of cheating in the motion to help you lift more weight.
Pullups - Pick a different variation from your first upper body day.
Curls - Pick a different variation from your first upper body day.

Sets and Reps - Minimal Volume, Maximal Intensity:

If you follow what the biggest guys in the gym are doing, you will notice that they often focus on performing a few, very hard sets of a few heavy exercises. For this plan, you will perform two main sets per exercise. After doing whatever warm-ups you need to get your body ready for heavy weights, do one set of 4-6 reps and one set of 10-12 reps (in that order). The first set will be your main "strength-builder," while the following, somewhat lighter set will further tax your muscles and stimulate growth. For some exercises, such as dumbbell overhead press, sit-ups, and extensions, you will need to up the rep ranges a bit for joint safety and consistent progression.

Making Progress - Increasing Your Weight and Reps:

No matter what the bodybuilding "gurus" continue to write about drop sets, super sets, or whatever fancy techniques are in vogue, the only way to make long term progress and gains huge amounts of muscle mass is to get much stronger on all of your key exercises. You should strive to add more weight and / or more reps for every exercise, every training session. Keep a log of your exercises, weights, sets, and reps, so you always know what you must do to surpass your previous records.

Eating for Massive Gains:

No matter how hard you push yourself in the gym, you will not progress in strength or muscle mass if your diet is not up to par. Make sure you are putting your body in a caloric surplus all day, and that 30-40 percent of your calories of coming from sources of complete protein such as beef, poultry, fish, eggs, and dairy. You will need to work just as hard in the kitchen as in the gym.

Sticking with the Plan for the Long Haul:

Whether you are just starting out lifting weights, or you are changing your current program, stick with this plan for several months before even thinking about switching things up. Following the teachings of so-called "experts" and switching up your workout routine every few weeks to "keep your body guessing" will leave you with no progress and a lot of wasted time and energy. As long as you are eating enough to gain 3-4 pounds per month, you will almost certainly be gaining strength on your lifts and adding some serious muscle mass.

Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/health-articles/building-strength-and-muscle-mass-a-4day-upper-body-lower-body-workout-plan-1032157.html

About the Author
David LaMartina is a competitive powerlifter who currently sits at a solid 250 pounds and has achieved a 590 squat, 315 bench, and 635 deadlift. If you found his muscle-building tips helpful, visit this site. If you would like to learn more about how to gain muscle through smart, intense training and quality nutrition, click here.
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