Question from Tim Powers: What are some good stretches for a golfer?
Answer from Jason Morgan: Here is a split routine for golfers that involves stretching, the use of a stability ball, and works off a four day split of 2 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 2 days off. Perfom workouts on alternating basis. Workout A: 1)Kneeling Posterior Shoulder Stretch (4 sets-60 seconds), 2)DB Step Up (3 x 10), 3) Hip Extension with Knee Flexion (3 x 12), 4)Leg Curl (3 x 10), 5)Russian Twist (3 x 12). Workout B: 1)Prone Row External Rotation (3 x 8), 2)Seated Rope Row Towards Neck (3 x 10), 3)DB Pullover (3 x12), 4)Back to Back 180 Degree Medicine Ball Rotation Pass (3 x 10), 5)Supine Lower Abdominal Cable Curl (3 x 10).
Answer from Donna Flagg: Definitely a full body stretch is optimal, but for areas best concentrated on for golf, focus on obliques, back, hamstrings and chest.
Answer from The Floppy - The Indoor Golf Ball: Since the shoulder joint is the most active joint in the golf swing, we'd recommend some shoulder stretches. Movements such as arms circles and arm crosses would be great- do those for about a minute each.. You will also need to stretch out your hamstrings and lower back. To loosen your lower back and hamstrings, do some easy toe touches with slightly bent knees.