The quadriceps are made up of four muscles that run down the front of your leg. They, in part, control how you straighten and flex your knees and hips. Tight quads are associated with a common swing fault called “early extension” or standing up through impact, where the hips and knees straighten too early in the downswing causing an early release, topped or thin shots.

If your quads are tight, they do not allow you to rotate your hips or maintain your spine angle. Stretching your quadriceps on a regular basis can help you maintain your spine angle and  increase your range of motion to make a smooth fluid swing.

Half-Bow Pose

1. Lie on one side, resting your head on your arm.
2. You can bend both knees.
3. Grab your ankle or pant leg of your top leg and pull it gently it behind you so that you feel a stretch along the top of your thigh.
4. Hold the stretch for 10 to 15 seconds. Return to the start position and repeat on opposite leg.

This helps stretch the front of the thighs, which get tight from too much sitting.

To learn how to do this and other golf-specific exercises visit Cardiogolf.com.