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Why Every Golfer Should Train in the Gym—Even if You Suck
Many people believe that only serious or highly skilled golfers need to hit the gym for their sport. But if golf is your only physical...

Cody Wescott
Oct 16, 20242 min read


The Importance of Grip Strength in the Golf Swing
When it comes to improving your golf game, technique, balance, and swing mechanics often dominate the conversation. But there’s one...

Cody Wescott
Oct 10, 20243 min read


The Power of Single-Sided Training: A Game-Changer for Golfers
Golf is a game of precision, power, and finesse—but it’s also one of the most asymmetrical sports out there. Every swing you take is a...

Cody Wescott
Sep 29, 20243 min read


Do Golfers Need Conditioning?
The average tour pro’s golf swing takes about 1 second to complete. With an average score of 71, including 30 putts, that leaves 41...

Cody Wescott
Sep 22, 20242 min read


How to Play Better Golf Without Overtraining
In an anonymous poll, 100% of the golfers who tried my golf fitness program, "Lift Heavy, Swing Fast, " lowered their scores. This isn’t...

Cody Wescott
Sep 18, 20242 min read


The Problem with Adding “Golf Exercises” to Your Workout
I’ve turned down thousands of dollars by refusing to add “golfy” exercises to existing programs. Here’s why. The notion that a golf...

Cody Wescott
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Maximizing Club Head Speed with Overspeed Training
For years, I've been a strong advocate of using overspeed clubs to enhance club head speed in golf. If our goal is to increase swing...

Cody Wescott
Sep 7, 20242 min read


Is Yoga All You Need to Fix Tight Muscles?
If you do a quick Google search for “Golf Fitness,” you’re likely to come across someone suggesting that golfers don’t need specialized...

Cody Wescott
Aug 26, 20242 min read


Why Full Body Splits Are Superior to Body Part Splits for Golfers
When it comes to designing an effective workout routine, the debate between full body workout splits and body part splits is ongoing....

Cody Wescott
Aug 10, 20242 min read


Why Golfers Should Incorporate Contrast Training into Their Workouts
Complex or "contrast training" can be a game-changer for golfers, combining strength training with explosive, plyometric exercises to...

Cody Wescott
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Build Muscle While Training Like a Golfer
Why Golfers Don’t Always Look Fit, but Actually Are When you think of athletes, you might picture bulging muscles, explosive speed, and...

Cody Wescott
Jul 22, 20243 min read


The Ultimate Stretch for Golfers Who Sit All Day
Golfers - you know that a good swing is more than just technique - it requires flexibility, strength, mobility, and power. However if...

Cody Wescott
Jul 13, 20242 min read


The Most Successful Online Programming Method
The Most Successful Online Programming Method

Cody Wescott
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Why I Stopped Programming Deload Weeks
When I began my flagship program, Lift Heavy, Swing Fast, I used to schedule deload weeks for athletes after periods of training,...

Cody Wescott
Jun 29, 20242 min read


Sprinting... For Golf?!
I firmly believe that golfers are athletes and should train accordingly. When I envision an athlete, I picture NFL receivers blazing down...

Cody Wescott
Jun 29, 20242 min read


The Reality of Gym Training that Social Media Doesn't Want You to Know
Just like the best golfers in the world make the game look easy, fitness influencers and trainers on social media often make exercises...

Cody Wescott
Jun 15, 20242 min read


Why Skipping Your Workouts This Summer Will Kill Your Golf Game
Playing golf is an excellent form of exercise, but don’t stop training in the gym just because it’s peak golf season. Sadly, every year I...

Cody Wescott
Jun 10, 20242 min read


New Cycle of Lift Heavy, Swing Fast Starting June 10th
Golf season is in full swing! Now is the most important time of the year to keep training if you want to play your best all summer long....

Cody Wescott
Jun 7, 20242 min read


Want to make GAINS, FAST?
Athletes who play golf need the following qualities: mobility, strength, speed, conditioning, flexibility, power, balance, and...

Cody Wescott
Jun 3, 20242 min read


Why Being Big and Strong Won’t Make You Swing the Club Faster
Famous owner of Westside Barbell, Louie Simmons, once said, “Big is not strong, strong is strong.” After watching strong people swing a...

Cody Wescott
May 28, 20242 min read
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