The stretching exercises below will increase your flexibility and are fundamental to the golf swing. We are all busy and most of us are unable to go to the gym every day. The mobility exercises below can be done at home and will only take 10 to 15 mins a day and increasing your flexibility will improve your golf game. Give it a try you have nothing to loose except a small amount of time.
Mobility Exercises (Perform 2-3 sets of 8-10 reps each)
1. A-Frame Stretch: The hip hinge and thoracic rotation are foundational movements for golfers, and this stretch works on improving both. Standing with your feet hip-width apart, bring one elbow to the inside of the knees and the fist to the other. Your hips should be sitting back slightly. While in this position, keep your opposite arm nice and long as you reach toward the ground. Slowly rotate that arm up toward the ceiling, keeping it straight.
- 90/90 Hip Stretch: Hip mobility allows for a greater range of motion, freeing up your body for a bigger turn in your swing. The bigger your turn, the more powerful your swing will be. Sitting on the ground, you should have one leg in front of you at a 90-degree angle, and the other leg behind you at a 90-degree angle. Keeping your back straight and your chest tall, lean forward and try to get your belly button to hover over the front leg. Switch between your left and right to ensure you’re working on the mobility on both sides.
3. Brettzel: This mobility exercise is a total body exercise that helps with rotation of the hips and upper back — again, think of the turn in your swing and you’ll see how this exercise will help your golf game. Start lying on your side so your body forms a straight line. Bring the top leg to a 90-degree angle and keep your knee in line with your hip. Bend the opposite leg and bring your heels toward your glutes. Do your best to keep your shoulders close to or on the ground to really feel this stretch.
Thank you to Debbie M for sharing these exercises we will be ready for the season.