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