70% of speed from hands? Where does this idea come from?

[Duffer Mark]

4 hours ago, KD1 said:

I wouldn't know the best way. But there's this crazy exercise Dennis posted yesterday as part of his "speed week": https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8KObVJO029/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

I follow Dennis on X. And that looks like a giant version of a shake weight.

[Duffer Mark]

4 hours ago, phizzy30 said:

Believe it or not, martial arts translates to golf.  Doing punches with a resistance band can increase arm speed.  I have my clients who play baseball, tennis and golf do them on the regular.  Use your hips and rotate and it engages your core as well.  At first you will notice that your punching motion will be slow, however the more you do them, the faster you get.  Activates Type II fibers.  It translates into the golf swing. 

I would probably just do heavy bag work and focus on speed like I have in the past. Also, I believe type II fibers are activated by using heavier weights.

[phizzy30]

13 minutes ago, Duffer Mark said:

I would probably just do heavy bag work and focus on speed like I have in the past. Also, I believe type II fibers are activated by using heavier weights.

Heavy bag work is good too.  It's a combo of heavy weights, low reps and fast explosive movements that add speed to the swing. 

[phizzy30]

15 minutes ago, Duffer Mark said:

I would probably just do heavy bag work and focus on speed like I have in the past. Also, I believe type II fibers are activated by using heavier weights.

I personally do a lot of heavy power cleans for 1-5 reps as part of my training.  I'd recommend them provided you have the flexibility and mobility. 

[Duffer Mark]

@phizzy30, I still need to learn to move faster in the actual golf swing. 

[phizzy30]

1 hour ago, Duffer Mark said:

@phizzy30, I still need to learn to move faster in the actual golf swing. 

Gotcha.  I can only give you the tools to swing faster.  As they say, the rest is up to you.  I do wish you luck though. 

[TheDeanAbides]

13 hours ago, Duffer Mark said:

So what's the best way to increase arm and hand speed?

You could work on Padraig's wrist drill that @Valtiel often posts. If you can get that P3 swing correct it's a relatively easy step to getting them moving quicker from the top. You'll probably find that you'll hit the ball better and further with that P3 drill than your previous full swing. 

 

 

[KD1]

12 hours ago, Duffer Mark said:

I follow Dennis on X. And that looks like a giant version of a shake weight.

lol I had the same thought! great minds think alike

[Nels55]

14 hours ago, TheDeanAbides said:

You could work on Padraig's wrist drill that @Valtiel often posts. If you can get that P3 swing correct it's a relatively easy step to getting them moving quicker from the top. You'll probably find that you'll hit the ball better and further with that P3 drill than your previous full swing. 

 

 

Well, there is the reference to 70% speed mentioned at about 1:55 on the video.  

 

Per Mike Adams and others the "correct grip" shown is not correct for everyone.  For instance someone who needs an under grip with the trail hand will struggle with the cover grip demoed.

[MonteScheinblum]

On 6/14/2024 at 4:00 PM, iacas said:

 

The first step… is that realizing that you need to use your arms.

 

I'm not trying to be glib here, either. 😄 

I call it the Nike Drill