Hip rotation in a golf swing is one of the most important parts of developing an efficient golf swing. In a study presented by the American College of Sports Medicine, researchers looked at the difference between hip strength and level of golf ability and the difference between hip strength and self-reported driving distance.

The study showed hip abduction strength was significantly higher in better golfers. In addition, all the hip movements tended to be stronger in the best golfers who had the lowest handicaps and longest driving distances.

If your hips are tight and weak, the tendency is to slide the hips to the side on the backswing instead of turning them, which causes the dreaded reverse upper body tilt.

Standing Hip Abductor Warm Up Exercise

1. Holding on to a club, take a shoulder width stance.
2. Brace your supporting leg by bending your knee and then swing one leg out from side to side.
3. Repeat on opposite leg.
4. Do 8 to 10 repetitions on each leg.