Golf-specific Workout Program

Shoulder Muscles

Among the muscles most active during a golf swing are those of your rotator cuff, located in your shoulder. These muscles act by rotating your arm, which is integral in the motion of hitting the golf ball. The more force these muscles can produce, the farther your shots will go. To strengthen your shoulder muscles, perform lateral raises and shoulder presses with dumbbells.

Chest Muscles

Your chest muscles also help produce force for your golf swing, so strengthening them can improve your game. Effective exercises to work your chest muscles include chest dips, the bench press, the chest press, lying flyes and pushups. These exercises also help strengthen your shoulders, making them highly effective for golf workouts.

Latissimus Dorsi

The latissimus dorsi are large muscles located in your back, and they help raise and lower your arms. Also known as lats, the latissimus dorsi are very large and a potential source of a lot of power. Performing lat pulldowns, barbell rows and pull-ups can help strengthen your latissimus dorsi.

Core Muscles

According to the Cleveland Clinic, the lumbar spine is the area golfers are most likely to injure due to the repetitive nature of the sport. To protect this area of your back from injury, it's important to have a strong core. Exercises such as planks, weighted crunches and leg raises can help strengthen your core muscles.

Leg Muscles

Muscles in your legs -- including your quadriceps, glutes and calf muscles -- help provide power for your swing, so leg exercises are crucial for an effective golf workout. Performing squats, leg extensions and leg presses can help you strengthen your leg muscles and encourage longer, stronger drives.

Flexibility

Being flexible is another factor that can help you avoid injuries. Start and end your weight-training sessions by performing stretches for the muscles targeted in the workout. This will encourage improved flexibility and looser muscles.