How Rocco Rocked Tiger to Sudden Death

How Rocco Rocked Tiger to Sudden Death
The Rocco Mediate story- What does his story have to do
with strength training?

The very fact that Rocco was out on the golf course this
past weekend was a testament to his hard work and
dedication to his training program.

Rocco has a history of back problems dating back to the
start of his career.

Rocco hasn't won a PGA tournament since 2002.In that same
time span Tiger has won 30 tournaments.

Rocco in 2005, was on his way to a stellar performance at
the Master's only to have his back go out leaving him to
finish well in the back.

Rocco worked diligently with his physical therapist to
rehabilitate his lower back in order to play at the U.S.
Open.

Rocco not only played, but took Tiger Woods to the absolute
limit. In fact, Tiger Woods said " This was the best
tournament I've ever played in"..

Rocco gave Tiger a challenge he won't soon forget. This
challenge from a guy doing color commentary for the Golf
Channel a year before,and whose career looked like it might
be over.

Rocco almost became the oldest golfer ever to win the U.S.
Open.

Rocco received the chance of a lifetime, and made the most
of it.

You probably won't get a chance at the U.S. Open to battle
Tiger Woods, but if you stick to your training program like
Rocco Mediate you will be way ahead of the competition .

Here's 4 low back exercises to keep you in the game:)

1. Plank- An excellent exercise not only for the low back
but the abdominals as well. To perform the exercise bridge
your body from the ground by placing your lower arms and
toes on the floor raising your body up to form a bridge.
Hold this position for 30 seconds, and repeat.

2. Side Bridge - Same idea as plank,but you're bridged to
the side. Your lower arm on the floor and the other resting
at your side. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat.

3. Superman's - Have your torso flat on floor with your
arm's and legs in the air like Superman. Hold position for
30 seconds, and repeat for 3 sets

4.Birddog's - Perform this exercise with your hands and
knees on the floor. Raise your right arm in front of you at
the same time you raise your left leg behind you like your
bringing the sole of your shoe to the back wall. Perform 15
repetitions for each side, alternating sides.

Hope this helps,

Eric Bonilla

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My name is Eric Bonilla.I have been a Fitness coach for
over 18 years. I specialize in helping people build muscle,
and improve their performance on or off the field.