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    Chronic Back Pain - How to Fix It
    Carter Schmitz

    Chronic Back Pain - How to Fix It

    Golfers are experiencing back pain left and right... but why? And how should we be working to avoid and solve it? How can we build a back...
    Gaining Speed Like Matt Fitzpatrick!
    Carter Schmitz

    Gaining Speed Like Matt Fitzpatrick!

    What a great 2022 US Open. A stacked leaderboard and a wild finish on Sunday! Congrats to Matt Fitzpatrick. If you haven't heard much of...
    3 Unique Medicine Ball Throws for Golfers
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Unique Medicine Ball Throws for Golfers

    Medicine balls are a unique tool in that they allow us to maximize our bodies ability to create speed and power. Achieving peak golf...
    3 Exercise to Help FIX Knee Pain
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Exercise to Help FIX Knee Pain

    Although not the most common spot for pain and injuries, knee pain can be debilitating and make playing golf unbearable. As golfers what...
    Chronic Back Pain - How to AVOID It
    Carter Schmitz

    Chronic Back Pain - How to AVOID It

    By far, the most common questions I get from athletes relate to back pain. How do I fix it? Can I avoid it? How can I loosen it up?...
    Should Golfers do CrossFit?
    Carter Schmitz

    Should Golfers do CrossFit?

    In short, probably not. But it's not that simple. Quick disclaimer... Every CrossFit gym/coach is different. Some coaches are awesome....
    The Best Exercises for Increased Hip Mobility in Golfers
    Carter Schmitz

    The Best Exercises for Increased Hip Mobility in Golfers

    Hip mobility is important. The hips are the bridge between the lower body and trunk. They help move the pelvis, which is directly...
    9 of the Best Core Exercises for Golfers
    Carter Schmitz

    9 of the Best Core Exercises for Golfers

    Golfers of all ages and abilities should be working to strengthen their core. The core contains some critical muscles for golf...
    Online Fitness Programs for Golfers - Here's why YOU should consider it.
    Carter Schmitz

    Online Fitness Programs for Golfers - Here's why YOU should consider it.

    Online fitness isn't the answer for everybody, but it can be a helpful asset for many. Below I am going to discuss three reasons why YOU...
    Training Highlights... Part 1
    Carter Schmitz

    Training Highlights... Part 1

    I don't just work with golfers. Weekly, I get the opportunity to train athletes of many sports such as football, basketball, wrestling,...
    3 Cable Exercises for Golfers
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Cable Exercises for Golfers

    A cable machine is a great piece of equipment. The main benefit is that they allow us to load the body from many different angles and in...
    Golf Exercise Toolbox: DB/BB Split Squats
    Carter Schmitz

    Golf Exercise Toolbox: DB/BB Split Squats

    Barbell Split Squats Dumbbell Split Squats Split squats are amongst my favorite unilateral lower body strength exercise... Here's why!...
    3 Steps to Rotational POWER
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Steps to Rotational POWER

    Developing as a rotationally driven athlete isn't going to be all that different than any other athlete. I outlined the three central...
    3 Lunge Variations for GOLFERS
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Lunge Variations for GOLFERS

    Lunges are an awesome tool to have in your training toolbox. They work to increase lower body strength, and the addition of impact forces...
    Weight Loss for Golfers - Here's HOW!
    Carter Schmitz

    Weight Loss for Golfers - Here's HOW!

    I get a lot of questions about golfers wanting to lose weight, and obviously the biggest one being HOW. Let's dive in. More important...
    Biceps Tendinitis? Here's your fix.
    Carter Schmitz

    Biceps Tendinitis? Here's your fix.

    Biceps tendinitis sucks. I had a wicked case of it in college. I wish I would have known then, what I know now. I guess that's how it...
    3 Row Variations for Golfers
    Carter Schmitz

    3 Row Variations for Golfers

    Rowing is a fundamental movement pattern that all humans (not just golfers) should be able to execute and load. There are HUNDREDS of...
    Physical Screens (Assessments)... No More.
    Carter Schmitz

    Physical Screens (Assessments)... No More.

    My views on this topic have changed pretty dramatically over time... I used to think assessments, physical screens, and "functional"...
    Clubhead Speed Training... The Most Important Tip
    Carter Schmitz

    Clubhead Speed Training... The Most Important Tip

    I'm not going to beat around the point. Your clubhead speed training needs to be violent, otherwise you're not speed training. SPEED...
    GOLFERS: Your 3 Step Approach To BACK PAIN
    Carter Schmitz

    GOLFERS: Your 3 Step Approach To BACK PAIN

    First thing's first... Your Spine isn't Special And by that I mean that when we compare it to other joints, we shouldn't really treat it...
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