Guest: Cody Wescott (Founder Cody Wescott Golf)

Host: Jeff Pelizzaro

Episode Number: 368

Podcast: The 18STRONG Podcast

Partners: Linksoul, 1stPhorm

Summary

Join me as I welcome Cody Wescott from Cody Wescott Golf and the Swing Heavy Lift Fast Program to the show for an insightful discussion that’s sure to up your golf game and fitness routine. We kick things off by exploring the relationship between strength training and golf performance, as Cody shares his candid take on traditional weightlifting versus golf-specific training. We dig into the essence of crafting an effective workout that balances what you enjoy and what truly benefits your game, while Cody challenges the idea of personal trainers and their impact on a golfer’s progress.

Listen in as we tackle the multifaceted nature of golf training, focusing on the harmony of mobility, strength, and power. We break down his holistic approach to athlete development, as seen in his “Lift Every Swing Fast” program, which has successfully been adopted by numerous golfers. Cody and I also touch upon the often-overlooked importance of cardiovascular health for recovery, endurance, and the enjoyment of golf well into one’s later years. The inspiring story of Tony, an 85-year-old fitness enthusiast, serves as a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to embrace an active lifestyle.

The conversation shifts to the nuances between golf exercises and drills, emphasizing the importance of selecting the right methods to enhance your game. We address how gym workouts should complement, not replace, swing drills, and the potential pitfalls of following fitness trends on social media. As we delve into muscle building and mobility, I underscore the evolution of muscle-building philosophies and the significance of nutrition in supporting both body composition and performance. Don’t miss this episode packed with practical advice and personal insights that could transform your approach to golf and fitness.

Cody Wescott

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• Cody’s journey in the fitness world spans decades, covering everything from bodybuilding and powerlifting to crossfit and pilates.
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• Today, his primary focus is on training golfers, treating them like the athletes they truly are.
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• His mission is straightforward: help golfers navigate the fitness landscape, finding the right training approach for their goals – without all the BS.
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• Cody’s philosophy is his motto, the namesake of his flagship program, “Lift Heavy, Swing Fast.” His program has impacted hundreds of athletes globally, helping them look, play, and feel their best for the long haul.
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Main Topics

(00:04 ) Optimal Golf and Fitness Training

Nature’s impact on golf performance, incorporating fitness, traditional weight training, and the role of personal trainers.

(09:44 ) Golf Performance

Effective golf training programs include total body workouts, targeted mobility exercises, and strategic speed and power work.

(14:56 ) Cardiovascular Health in Golf Longevity and Performance

Cardio and resistance training in golf improve recovery, performance, and longevity, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing health in mid-life.

(18:34 ) Fitness for Personal Transformation

An 85-year-old man’s dedication to fitness, my sports background, and struggles with drugs and alcohol.

(29:44 ) Golf Training and Exercise Nuances

Golf exercises and drills have different purposes, with gym exercises complementing but not replacing them. Social media can influence fitness trends.

(38:33 ) Muscle Building, Mobility, and Personal Training

Nature’s muscle-building philosophy, RPE and Reps in Reserve, nutrition, golf-specific training, and maintaining muscle mass for efficient golf swing.

Follow Cody Wescott

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• Instagram: @codywescottgolf
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• Website: CodyWescottgolf.com
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Links Mentioned

How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie

Diary of a CEO: The 33 Laws of Business – Steven Bartlett

@BioLayne

@Goob_u2

@menno.henselmans

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0:00:04 – Jeff Pelizzaro

The 18STRONG Podcast, episode number 368, with Cody Wescott from Cody Wescott, golf. What’s up guys? Welcome back to the 18STRONG Podcast, where we’re here to help you build a stronger game, because we believe that every golfer deserves to play better, longer. And this week we have Cody Wescott from Cody Wescott Golf and the Swing Heavy Lift Fast Program. This episode is a fun one for me because this is the first time I get to meet Cody and talk about the growth that he’s had, first of all in social media in the golf and fitness world, and I think he’s one of the guys putting out some of the best content when it comes to education in the golf and fitness world and really taking a no BS attitude and laying on what’s going to make your program most optimal. Is traditional weight training? Is traditional strength training good for your golf game? Yeah, it can be, but is it optimal for what you’re wanting to do and what your goals are in the gym? So we have some great conversations about what that looks like, what you want to do, what are the things that you want to put into your program simply because you like them, and what are the things you need to put in there because they’re going to work. And then we talk about a couple topics that Cody’s been pretty hard lined on, and that’s the difference between golf exercises and golf drills. Where is that crossover and where is the separation? And are you doing golf exercises or golf drills and are they really being effective in your training program? And then, lastly, we touch on a bit of a sensitive topic for probably a lot of the listeners of this show, for those of you that are coaches and trainers. But talking to the golfers out there, cody discusses why you may not need a personal trainer and why that actually might be detracting from your goals and detracting from your results, and we go have a great conversation around that. So you’re going to really enjoy this episode of the 18STRONG Podcast.

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