Physical Training

Stretching

Stretching is an important part of a pre-golf routine. Stretching before playing will help you generate better flexibility that leads to a smoother, more comfortable golf swing. It will also help prevent injury during a golf round. When the muscles are warm from playing, stretching after the round will increase circulation to joints and tissues, relax the muscles for a rehabilitation period and reduce waste products, all of which reduce muscle soreness and stiffness after the game. In this video Robyn Smith, Physical Therapist from Hulst Jepsen shares a golf stretch routine.

Upper back flexibility

Stiffness in the upper back is common, especially as we get older. Unfortunately, this is a key area of rotation in the golf swing, and if there is a lack of flexibility here, the body has to compensate elsewhere. With these compensations comes lack of power and inconsistencies in the swing, and potential overuse in other areas of the body. Learn what do do about it from Robyn Smith, MSPT, Certified TPI Golf Fitness and Medical Professional

Importance of body separation in golf swing

Have you heard of the body-swing connection? The ability to move or stabilize your body can directly impact the way you swing. Body separation is the ability to move your upper body or lower body independent of one another and is an important factor to move correctly and efficiently during golf. Creating separation between when your hips turn in your swing and when your shoulders turn in your swing, allows your body to create a powerful whip and thereby dramatically improving distance on any club. Learn More