The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn
The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn is the ultimate podcast for golf enthusiasts looking to hit bombs on the course, avoid exploding as they age, and achieve longevity in their game! Our podcast brings you a variety of topics, from covering recent injuries in professional golf and offering tips on how to avoid them, to exclusive interviews with some of the top golf personalities in the world. We also explore common pain areas for golfers and provide invaluable insights on how to gain distance and speed while simultaneously achieving longevity in their game. Tune in each week for a dynamic, entertaining, and informative discussion on all things golf!
Episodes
Golfers over 50 lose about 1 mph of clubhead speed every year. Chris Finn has yet to meet one who could not get faster.
Chris shares what P4S has learned from a database of more than 15,000 golfers, including force plate data, 3D motion capture, and physical therapy records. He explains what that data means for your speed, consistency, and longevity in the game.
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In this solo episode, Chris Finn dives deep into the world of knee health with a focus on managing pre-arthritis conditions. He discusses innovative approaches for someone looking to increase vertical forces without exacerbating knee issues. Chris explains how by focusing on hip-centric exercises, upper body strength, and enhancing the posterior chain, one can maintain and even improve knee functionality. He emphasizes the importan...
Anyone can gain clubhead speed. Chris Finn says a monkey could do it - swing your driver as hard as you can 10 times each direction and your speed goes up. That's not the hard part.
The hard part - the thing most speed training programs skip - is durability. In this episode, Chris breaks down:
- Why overspeed training (systems like Stack) works, and who it's actually right for
- The real risk of...
Search "hip mobility golf" on YouTube and you'll find a hundred drills. The problem: if you fail a hip rotation test, there are at least six different underlying causes - from the TFL to the psoas to a bony block that no amount of stretching will fix. Pick a random exercise and you've got a one-in-six shot of picking the right one.
In this episode, Chris Finn breaks down the three-layer framework P4S uses ...
What does mobility have to do with your golf swing? A lot. In this episode, we dive into the story of a former quarterback turned passionate golfer, and how his extreme shoulder mobility issues impacted his game. Learn how to test your own shoulder mobility, what compensations might be creeping into your swing, and how to fix them. Whether you're swaying, sliding, or struggling with back pain, this episode will show you how to take...
Discover the Secrets to Smarter Golf Strategy with Scott Fawcett!
Join Chris Finn as he interviews Scott Fawcett, founder of the groundbreaking Decade Golf system, in this must-watch episode for golfers of all levels. They explore the power of data to transform your game, revealin...
Stronger grip means a faster swing - but only if you're squeezing at the right moment. Chris Finn breaks down new force-plate data showing exactly how much grip strength translates to clubhead speed, and reveals the counterintuitive timing pattern that separates tour pros from amateurs: pros peak their grip pressure at the transition, not at impact.
Is that ache from your workout - or a warning sign? Chris Finn breaks down the exact difference between normal training soreness and the early signs of injury, and why the "I don't want to lift because I'll be sore for my tournament" mindset is costing golfers their strength and their game.
Matt Gandolfi has run over 10,000 one-to-one club fittings and now trains Club Champion's fitters across the Southeast. In this episode, Chris sits down with him to break down exactly when you should replace every club in your bag - and the answers aren't what most golfers assume.
In this episode, Chris is joined by legendary golf instructor, radio and TV host, Michael Breed. Michael goes into the common physical and mental limiters he sees from students he instructs and how golfers can combat these limiters. Michael also explains how grip strength is undervalued in the golf swing and how strength training correlates with grip strength in men and women.
Follow Michael Breed on social media @michaelbreed.
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Most golfers chase a prettier swing and get worse. Adam Young - author of the international bestseller The Practice Manual and one of the most data-driven coaches in golf - joins Chris Finn to explain why the best players in the world have "ugly" swings that work, and why nearly every bad shot comes down to just three measurable things.
Your Trackman numbers don't just show ball flight - they show what your body can and can't do. In this episode, Chris Finn breaks down the difference between a swing problem and a body problem, including the story of a Tour pro whose path change was the first warning sign of an injury nobody caught.
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Most golfers over 40 accept the same three-step path: anti-inflammatories, a cortisone shot, then surgery. Dr. Steve Matta built his practice around a different option.
Dr. Matta is the founder and chief physician of Meeting Point Health, a performance-driven medical practice specializing in regenera...
If your back locks up mid-round, won't let you play multiple days in a row, or has you nervous about making it through a member guest - this episode is for you.
95% of golf-related back issues are completely preventable. Chris Finn breaks down why back pain on the course is not bad luck, not aging, a...
What separates a good instructor from one who has coached two PGA Tour winners since childhood? Ted Kiegiel - Director of Golf at Carolina Country Club and one of the most respected teachers in the game - joins Chris Finn to pull back the curtain on how elite coaches actually develop players.
Ted has...
You didn't lose your distance because you're getting older. You lost it because your body changed and your training didn't.
In this solo episode, Chris Finn breaks down exactly why golfers in their 40s, 50s, and 60s lose club speed - and why age is the correlation, not the cause. Using data from ov...
In this episode, Chris breaks down the 4 levels of the Golf Performance Pyramid and 2 tools for each level that can elevate your game. From mobility and strength to transfer training and speed, discover what level you're in and what equipment you need! Learn how to use specialized equipment like lacrosse balls, Kpulleys, launch monitors, and cutting-edge tech like the Mustard Golf app. Whether you're aiming for better sequencing or...
Most golfers blame their swing when their game falls apart. But what if the real problem is that nobody has ever properly assessed what is actually holding you back?
In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn sits down with Todd Anderson, Director of Instru...
Most golfers spend thousands on equipment and lessons - and then show up to the first tee dehydrated and running on a bagel. In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn sits down with elite sports nutritionist Robert Yang to talk about what it actually takes to fuel a round of golf at any level.
You can't out-train a bad foundation.
That's one of the biggest things Chris unpacked during his guest appearance on The Sweet Spot Podcast with Jon Sherman and Adam Young - and it's the insight that convinced both hosts to start working directly with the P4S team.
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