The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn

Ep 202: Stretching Before You Play is Hurting Your Swing Speed

Think stretching before your round is helping your golf game? Think again!
In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn explains why static stretching before you play could actually slow you down—and what you should be doing instead.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
The difference between a body warmup and a swing warmup
Why dynamic movements are the key to unlocking speed
How to prepare your body to perform at its best on the course
Chris also shares simple, science-backed tips to boost your mobility, increase club head speed, and avoid common warmup mistakes.
Want to know where to focus your efforts? Take a quick 5-minute home assessment to target the areas that matter most for your game.
Don’t leave speed on the table—tune in and transform your pre-round routine!
Home Assessment Here! https://go.par4success.com/home-assessment

Ep. 201: A Journey Back To Health And Fitness | Josh Leyes and Karl Morris

In this episode, Karl Morris from MindCaddie dives into his personal journey of rediscovering health and fitness after a challenging hiatus. After decades of living in the gym, a major surgery and complications sidelined him from training and playing golf for over three years. With the expert guidance of Josh Leyes from Par4Success, he's been able to slowly rebuild his fitness and return to the gym—a victory that once felt out of reach.
Josh’s expertise in golf fitness and conditioning is second to none, and we are thrilled to share the insights he brought to this conversation. Together, we explore:
The game-changing importance of the 4 Rotary Tests.
How data-driven goals can inspire and guide your progress.
Why functional rotation is essential for golfers.
The risks of speed training without proper preparation.
How to identify if you’re an injury waiting to happen.
The joy and freedom that come with moving better.
The mental benefits of focused, intentional training.
This episode is packed with actionable advice and insights from one of the best in the business. If you’re serious about improving your golf game, staying injury-free, and unlocking your body’s full potential, this is a must-listen.
👉 Take the Rotational Test here: www.par4success.com/mindcaddie
Your body is your most valuable asset—don’t miss the chance to take care of it and see what’s possible.
 

Ep. 200: Why General PT Fails Golfers

Are you treating a golf injury with a general physical therapist? You might be wasting your time and risking re-injury. In this episode, host Chris Finn explains why a one-size-fits-all approach to rehab is failing golfers and why seeking a golf-specific specialist is crucial for getting back on the course safely and effectively.
Discover the critical differences between general and specialized care, and learn why simply eliminating pain isn't enough. Chris breaks down a real-world case study of a golfer with debilitating back pain, revealing how a golf-specific assessment uncovered the true root causes—limited hip and shoulder rotation—that a general practitioner missed.
Key Points: 
The limitations of traditional PT and insurance-based care for athletes.
How a proper diagnosis goes beyond the symptom to identify underlying mechanical issues in your swing.
The three essential steps of a successful golf rehab program: pain relief, mobility restoration, and strength building.
Why addressing the root cause not only prevents future injuries but can also increase your clubhead speed and performance.
Head to our website https://par4success.com/ to take our home assessment! 

Ep 199: Is Your Chair Killing Your Golf Swing?

Host Chris Finn dives into how hours in a chair—at work, while traveling, or just relaxing—can cause stiffness in your hips, spine, and shoulders. This is especially important for golfers over 50, who naturally lose muscle elasticity with age.
Key Points:
How sitting sabotages your golf swing by limiting essential mobility, particularly for older golfers.
The science behind movement and rotation—and why you need both for a consistent, powerful swing.
Simple, actionable steps to fight back, including Chris’s “five-for-five” rule: for every 5 hours you sit, spend 5 minutes working on your least mobile joint.
Head to par4success.com to take our Home Assessment!
 

Ep 198: Why You Can't Rotate Like Rory McIlroy

Ever wondered why you can't rotate like Rory McIlroy, no matter how hard you try? Your hips might be the culprit. In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, host and golf fitness expert Chris Finn explains why locked hips prevent most amateur golfers from achieving a tour-level turn.
Join Chris as he breaks down the mechanics of a powerful golf swing, revealing the critical role of hip and spine mobility. You'll learn the specific numbers behind a professional's rotation—it’s not just about shoulder turn. Chris identifies the key muscles that get tight, including the TFL, gluteus medius/minimus, and psoas, and provides a simple, three-phase framework to unlock your own mobility. Stop chasing a swing your body can't handle and start building a foundation for a powerful, pain-free game.
Ready to find out where you stand? Take the free 5-minute Home Assessment mentioned in the episode by visiting par4success.com and start your journey to a better swing today.

Ep 197: Behind the Scenes of Most Succesful Senior Programs

Afraid of losing distance as you get older? What if you could hit the ball farther in your 70s than you did in your 50s? In this episode of The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, host Chris Finn unveils the proven formula that has helped golfers do exactly that.
Discover the secrets to aging-proof your golf game, built on a simple, powerful pyramid of performance. Chris breaks down the four essential layers for long-term success:
✅ Rotational Mobility: The foundation for a powerful swing and injury prevention.
✅ Strength: Learn the key benchmarks for deadlifts, squats, and presses that directly translate to on-course performance.
✅ Power: Understand how to turn your strength into explosive clubhead speed.
✅ Sequencing: Master the "Core Four" movements to ensure you're using your body efficiently.
This isn't about spending hours in the gym. Chris shares how a targeted, consistent approach is the key to unlocking sustainable distance and longevity in your game. Stop accepting that losing yards is inevitable.
Head to par4success.com to take the home assessment! 

Ep 196: Golf Back Pain Isn't From Your Back

Does your back hurt only when you play golf? If you’re fine during the week but find yourself reaching for an ice pack after every round, this episode of The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad is for you. Host Chris Finn is here to tell you that you don’t have a back problem—you have a golf problem.
Join us as we explore why your back pain is likely a symptom of an issue somewhere else. Chris breaks down the two most common types of golf-related back pain, revealing how they are often caused by tight hips and poor shoulder mobility, not your spine itself. Learn why traditional treatments that only focus on the back often fail and discover the real root causes.
In this episode, you’ll get practical, actionable advice to finally play pain-free. We cover simple home assessments to check your mobility, the power of targeted soft tissue work on your hips, and how to determine if your body, your swing, or your strength is the culprit. Stop letting back pain ruin your game.
Head to our website par4success.com to learn more and take our home assessment! 

Ep 195: Forces at Play: Ground Forces, Force Plates, and Timely Reminders

In this solo episode, Chris Finn reflects on his recent visit to Titleist headquarters, where he was teaching a class that reminded him of the importance of ground forces and force plates. Join Chris as he dives into the science behind these concepts, why they matter in golf performance, and how they serve as a powerful reminder of the fundamentals that drive success on and off the course. Whether you're a coach, player, or just curious about the mechanics of movement, this episode is packed with insights to keep you grounded—literally and figuratively.

Ep 194: Mastering the Mental Game: Hypnosis for Unshakable Golf Consistency | John Weir

Join host Chris Finn in this fascinating episode as he sits down with John Weir, the founder of Mental Golf Type. John is a leading expert on the mental game and a member of the National Guild of Hypnotists, with a global network of certified coaches in over 60 countries.
In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, John explains how hypnosis, also known as mental fitness —the process of strengthening your mind—can be a powerful tool to help you tap into a state of peak performance, overcome mental hurdles, and manage the on-course stress that leads to frustrating patterns.
Key Topics Include:
✅ How mental blocks and stress are the real barriers to consistency.
✅ Practical techniques to build unshakable focus
✅ How hypnosis can help finally achieve the consistency you've been searching for 
✅ The 4 predominant brain waves and how we cycle through them 
Tune in to learn how to master your mind and transform your performance on the links. Don't forget to subscribe for more insights into mastering the mental side of golf.
👉 To learn more, take the mental fitting at mentalgolftype.com or visit @mentalgolftype on Instagram. 

Ep 193: Revolutionizing Golf Training with Orange Whip Founder Jim Hackenberg

In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn sits down with Jim Hackenberg, the inventor and founder of the iconic Orange Whip! 🧡 Discover the fascinating journey of how a kid from North Dakota created one of the most popular golf training aids in the world.
Key topics include:✅ The story behind the creation of the Orange Whip.✅ How the Orange Whip helps golfers of all levels improve rhythm, balance, and sequencing.✅ The evolution of the product line, including the Orange Peel, wedge, and putter.✅ How resistance bands and fitness training integrate with the Orange Whip for better performance.✅ Why top athletes like CJ Stroud use the Orange Whip for cross-sport training.
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned golfer, this episode is packed with insights on how to improve your game and train smarter.
👉 Learn more about Orange Whip products at OrangeWhipGolf.com and follow them on social media @OrangeWhipGolf.