leg workouts and wrist would be the 2 off the top of my head
I was just wondering, what kind of strength training do you do to help stay in good bowling shape?
I've never really worked out, even when I was bowling every day. Bowling was my workout. I've always wondered how much my game would improve if I were actually in some kind of shape - other than round.
Keep in mind, I don't have access to a gym. All I have is two dumbbells, some weight plates, and my bowling balls which, when put in a ball polisher with handles, can double as a 15-pound kettlebell.
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leg workouts and wrist would be the 2 off the top of my head
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Ball Speed : 17mph Rev Rate : 300-325 PAP : 4 1/2
Balls : Hammer Taboo Deep Purple Roto Grip Shatter Roto Grip Scream Hammer absolute hook
Avg 182 high game 291 High series 709
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Lunges with your kettlebells would be great. Any exercises that strengthen the core always help.
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Wrist exercises, shoulder, arms. Probably the most important muscles to strengthen. Cardio probably would be good overall. Certainly never hurts.
Stretch. Biggest problems I have tend to deal with flexibility. I don't have a very flexible hip flexor which is a problem with getting low at the line. Being more flexible will make staying loose a lot easier.
Stroker
Ball Speed : 17mph Rev Rate : 300-325 PAP : 4 1/2
Balls : Hammer Taboo Deep Purple Roto Grip Shatter Roto Grip Scream Hammer absolute hook
Avg 182 high game 291 High series 709
bowling 2 leagues and everyday i can
Member ID: 9407-9357
I've been doing P90X (and its variants) for a couple years now. It's helped my bowling (and everything else I do) immensely. It's really just an overall fitness program but it's very comprehensive as it includes stretching, strength training, cardio and core fitness.
I used to get pulled hamstrings and sore shoulders from a long day of tournaments or bowling, now it doesn't even phase me.
It absolutely makes you a better bowler to be in good shape. Can you be a slob and be good? Of course, but like all physical activities the better your baseline the more your potential improves.
Best part about P90X is you can do it with minimal equipment (dumb bells or bands, a chair, and a towel) in your living room. If you get really fancy a pullup bar from a door frame.
Last edited by swingset; 02-25-2013 at 09:33 AM.
Fyi if anybody wants a workout routine just PM me. Ive been lifting almost 10 years, im a personal trainer and will soon have a degree in exercise science (Just so you guys know im not some broscience goob on the internet)
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Current average: 199
High game: 300
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The best workout is core,back & legs. No upper body as your legs is what you use for power!
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