Pete Holman: Golf Fitness SECRETS to Play Your Best Ever

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EPISODE CHAPTERS
04:53: Pete Holman discusses his straightforward approach to strength and conditioning, focusing on three core pillars: mobility, strength, and balance.
09:12: A look at why rotational power is essential for the golf swing and how athletes must train for speed, not just slow, controlled lifts.
15:50: Mobility Mistakes and Tips: The guest explains common errors, such as relying solely on static stretching, and offers advice on dynamic ways to lubricate joints and prime the nervous system.
20:57: An explanation of why hip, thoracic spine, and even neck (cervical) mobility are vital for maintaining an accurate and powerful swing.
28:38: Detailed discussion on the pelvic girdle as the powerhouse of the core and why strengthening the hips is critical for generating torque.
46:03: Pete Holman shares a lesson learned from professional athletes like Drew Brees regarding the importance of having a short-term memory for failure and using "reset mechanisms".
50:11: A quick series of questions covering overrated fitness trends, the best exercise to do daily, and tips for adding distance to a drive

A️BOUT THE EPISODE
In this episode of Wicked Smart Golf, I’m joined by Pete Holman—a physical therapist, certified strength and conditioning specialist, and the inventor behind products like the GolfForever Swing Trainer.

Pete has worked with elite athletes across the MLB, NFL, NBA, UFC, X-Games, and even Hollywood stars like Kevin Costner. He’s also a former U.S. National TaeKwon-Do champion, so he understands performance at the highest level.

In this conversation, we break down how golfers can train smarter, stay injury-free, and actually use fitness to play better golf—without overcomplicating it.

In this episode, you will learn:

⛳️The 3 pillars of golf fitness (mobility, strength, balance) and how to keep your training simple but effective
⛳️Why a 5–10 minute dynamic warm-up can completely change how you start your rounds
⛳️How to use your hips and glutes to generate real power instead of relying on your arms
⛳️The importance of endurance and conditioning to stay sharp on the back nine
⛳️The “reset mechanism” elite athletes use to move on from bad shots instantly

And more tips to improve your golf fitness and attack life!

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