Why is it a golfer rarely asks for a full 20 minute extensive warm up routine prior to golf, but rather those two or three key stretches guaranteed to yield the best results in the shortest period of time?
No matter how hard those in the golf fitness arena try and convince golfers to stretch prior to a round of golf, our efforts are often fruitless. Its not that golfers dont care; life just seems to get in the way of our best laid intentions. So, instead of arriving 30 minutes early as planned, most golfers come scurrying around the corner and plop into their carts in an effort to get away with the bare minimum prior to tee-off.
So, based on popular demand, here are those 3 key stretches. While it will always be in your best interest to plan and prepare, both mentally and physically, prior to your round of golf, the following stretches will get your body ready in record time.
Stretch #1 Lunge with Rotation
Goal:
This movement is designed to duplicate the trunk rotation involved in the swing while stretching the hip flexors.
Instruction:
Place hands on opposite ends of a golf club and place behind the top of shoulders
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