About this episode
If you’re a strength coach or personal trainer and you’ve worked with a golfer, you can probably relate to one – or ALL – of these.
You want to unlock their mobility, so their swing feels effortless and smooth.
You want to help them hit the ball farther.
And ultimately, you want them to crush it when they get on the course.
So a lot of coaches default to general rotational work, med ball throws, and getting stronger — and just hope it carries over.
But today, we’re going to make this clear and easy to understand.
Because golf swing biomechanics are not reserved for PhDs and tour-level labs.
You just need to understand what actually produces power, what’s measurable, and what truly matters.
And that’s exactly why I’m excited for today’s show with Jack Wells.
Jack DOES have a PhD in Biomechanics and Strength & Conditioning for Golf, where he developed force plate assessment methods that are now used to profile some of the world’s best golfers.
And his work revolves around golf biomechanics, strength and conditioning, and force plate analysis — but what I love about Jack is he’s also someone who truly cares about making all this practical.
By the end of this show, you’ll understand how power is produced in the golf swing, what separates meaningful assessment from guesswork, and you’ll walk away with practical tools you can apply immediately.
Let’s do this!
Quotable Quotes:
For me, I fundamentally believe that you have got to have a really good understanding as to why you are doing something
Golf is not a velocity sport. It’s not a power sport. It’s a momentum sport.
The irony here is that many golf-specific movement screen lacks any form of specificity, and it’s really problematic
This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:
A little overview of Jack’s background in biomechanics, strength conditioning, and working with both pro tours and golfers with disabilities
The importance of rationale in selecting both your assessments and interventions
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