| The Rocco Mediate story- What does his story have | | | | You probably won't get a chance at the U.S. Open to |
| to do with strength training? | | | | battle Tiger Woods, but if you stick to your training |
| The very fact that Rocco was out on the golf | | | | program like Rocco Mediate you will be way ahead of |
| course this past weekend was a testament to his | | | | the competition . |
| hard work and dedication to his training program. | | | | Here's 4 low back exercises to keep you in the |
| Rocco has a history of back problems dating back to | | | | game:) |
| the start of his career. | | | | 1. Plank- An excellent exercise not only for the low |
| Rocco hasn't won a PGA tournament since 2002.In | | | | back but the abdominals as well. To perform the |
| that same time span Tiger has won 30 tournaments. | | | | exercise bridge your body from the ground by |
| Rocco in 2005, was on his way to a stellar | | | | placing your lower arms and toes on the floor raising |
| performance at the Master's only to have his back | | | | your body up to form a bridge. Hold this position for |
| go out leaving him to finish well in the back. | | | | 30 seconds, and repeat. |
| Rocco worked diligently with his physical therapist to | | | | 2. Side Bridge - Same idea as plank,but you're bridged |
| rehabilitate his lower back in order to play at the U.S. | | | | to the side. Your lower arm on the floor and the |
| Open. | | | | other resting at your side. Hold for 30 seconds and |
| Rocco not only played, but took Tiger Woods to the | | | | repeat. |
| absolute limit. In fact, Tiger Woods said " This was | | | | 3. Superman's - Have your torso flat on floor with |
| the best tournament I've ever played in".. | | | | your arm's and legs in the air like Superman. Hold |
| Rocco gave Tiger a challenge he won't soon forget. | | | | position for 30 seconds, and repeat for 3 sets |
| This challenge from a guy doing color commentary | | | | 4.Birddog's - Perform this exercise with your hands |
| for the Golf Channel a year before,and whose career | | | | and knees on the floor. Raise your right arm in front |
| looked like it might be over. | | | | of you at the same time you raise your left leg |
| Rocco almost became the oldest golfer ever to win | | | | behind you like your bringing the sole of your shoe to |
| the U.S. Open. | | | | the back wall. Perform 15 repetitions for each side, |
| Rocco received the chance of a lifetime, and made | | | | alternating sides. |
| the most of it. | | | | |