The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn

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The Golf Fitness Bomb Squad with Chris Finn episodes

November 05, 2025Ep 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!
10 min
October 29, 2025 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.
15 min
October 22, 2025 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!
17 min
October 15, 2025 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!
14 min
October 08, 2025 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.
16 min
October 01, 2025 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.
38 min
September 24, 2025 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.
44 min
September 17, 2025 Ep 192: Unlock Your Golf Potential with Mental Golf Type | Julien Raya
Discover how to unlock your full golf potential with insights from mental performance coach Julien Raya! 🎙️ In this episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad, Chris Finn sits down with Julien to explore the fascinating world of Mental Golf Type and how understanding your personality can transform your game.
Key topics include:
✅ Why stress management is the key to peak performance.
✅ The 16 personality types and how they impact your golf game.
✅ How to identify and overcome mental roadblocks on the course.
✅ Practical tips to stay in the zone and avoid performance breakdowns.
✅ The connection between your brain, body, and golf swing.
Whether you’re a weekend golfer or a competitive player, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help you play smarter, stay focused, and enjoy the game more.
👉 Take the Mental Golf Type assessment at MentalGolfType.com and connect with Julien on Instagram @GolfPlayerSecrets for a free session to review your results!
37 min
September 10, 2025 Ep 191: Golf Lessons from 75,000 Hours of Coaching with Tom Patri | Insights & Stories
Join Chris Finn and legendary golf coach Tom Patri in this insightful and entertaining episode of the Golf Fitness Bomb Squad! 🎙️ With over 75,000 hours of coaching experience, Tom shares invaluable lessons, stories, and strategies to help golfers of all levels improve their game.
Key topics include:
✅ The role of technology in modern golf instruction.
✅ How to approach tough courses and challenging conditions.
✅ The importance of mindset and course management for amateurs and pros.
✅ Stories from Tom’s incredible career, including insights from working with top players.
✅ Tips for parents and juniors navigating the world of competitive golf.
Whether you’re a weekend golfer or an aspiring pro, this episode is packed with wisdom, humor, and actionable advice to elevate your game.
👉 Learn more about Tom and his coaching at TomPatri.com
39 min
September 03, 2025Ep 190: Golf Speed Training Tips with Chris Finn & Mike Carroll | Part 4 of 4
Join Chris Finn and Mike Carroll in the final episode of this four-part series on golf fitness! 🎙️ This episode is all about speed—the hot topic every golfer wants to master. Whether you’re looking to add a few extra miles per hour to your swing or understand the science behind speed training, this discussion is packed with actionable insights to help you swing faster and smarter.
Key topics include:
The role of mobility, strength, and explosive power in swing speed.
How to safely incorporate speed training into your routine.
Why speed is a skill and how to master it.
Common mistakes golfers make when chasing speed—and how to avoid them.
The importance of starting slow and building capacity over time.
If you missed Episode 3, where Chris and Mike discussed injury prevention, be sure to check it out!
Let us know if you’ve enjoyed this series and what topics you’d like us to cover next.
Find more from Mike on social media @fit_for_golf
23 min

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