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Core and ab strength are important because of the torque in the swing.
Q: Why do you think the average golfer doesn't spend enough time stretching before a round of golf and what is a minimum you would recommend that we stretch and why? Do you think it helps performance and the first-tee jitters?
-Jason
TIGER: Good question. Ideally, you should stretch until you break a sweat, so you go to the course warm. Without a doubt, it helps performance and nerves on the first tee.
Q: What kind of music do you have on your MP3 player when you are working out?
-Suzy
TIGER: I usually listen to hip hop. I really don't have a favorite artist; I listen to all kinds of music.
Q: What do you prefer to drink, coffee or tea?
-George
TIGER: Coffee.
Q: I was wondering when did you start seeing results from your workouts? I will be cheering for you.
-Jeff
TIGER: Immediately. But the truth is, I started working out back in junior high and high school when I ran track and cross country.
Q: Do you have a favorite back exercise that helps your spine withstand the stress of your golf swing? Lat pull-downs, bent-over row? What can I do to strengthen my back to prevent lower back pain?
-John
TIGER: I do seated rows and lat pull-downs. I think both will help strengthen your lower back and help prevent pain.
Q: How much can you bench press?
-Mike
TIGER: I don't know. I've never really liked it.
Q: I'm 14, and I just wanted to know which is more important in the golf swing -- your core strength or your upper knee strength?
-Andrew
TIGER: Core, because you engage your abs and core quite a bit with your golf swing.