How Bryson DeChambeau Actually Trains (and How I Adapt It to My Golf Conditioning Practice)
I get asked this a lot: “Coach, what does Bryson really do—morning to night?” Here’s the straight-shot overview of his documented approach—breathing, warm-ups, speed, strength, nutrition, recovery—and then my “do-this-today” plan you can copy.
The Morning: Breathe First, Measure Second
Breathe first → Before you check data (heart rate, speed, HRV, launch monitor numbers, etc.), start the day by calming your nervous system with controlled breathing. This sets your body in the right state—less tension, more focus.
Measure second → Once you’ve regulated your body with breathing, then look at your numbers (HRV monitor, Whoop, Neuropeak belt, swing data, etc.). That way, the numbers reflect a calmer, more accurate baseline.
In short: don’t wake up and immediately check your stats or tech. Start with a reset (breath), then gather your measurements.
My Take
5 minutes of paced nasal breathing (inhale 4–5 seconds, exhale 6–7 seconds), then set a short intention:
- Fairway windows → Imagine a “window” in the fairway you want your ball to fly through. Shrink your target into something specific, not the whole fairway.
- Start lines → Pick the exact line your shot should start on (left edge of a tree, right side of a bunker, etc.). That line is your aim.
- Speed windows → Decide the swing speed you’re playing at today. Not max effort every time, but a consistent zone you can repeat and control.
After your breathing, take 10 seconds to lock in those three intentions. That way, your body is calm (breath/HRV) and your mind is focused on something clear and simple—window, line, speed zone.
Final Reminder: Keep it simple. Breathe. Pick your window, your line, your speed zone. Then swing.
Pre‑Shot Checklist
1. Breathe
- Inhale through the nose for 4–5 seconds
- Exhale slowly through the nose for 6–7 seconds
- Repeat 3–5 cycles to calm your system
2. Fairway Windows
- Picture a small “window” in the fairway
- Lock in that target, not the whole fairway
3. Start Lines
- Choose the exact line your shot should start on
- Example: left edge of tree, right side of bunker
4. Speed Windows
- Decide the swing speed you’re playing at today
- Stay in a consistent “zone” — not max effort every swing
Final Reminder
Keep it simple. Breathe. Pick your window, your line, your speed zone. Then swing.