Cardiogolf Spring Training Week 4

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Take the time over the next couple of weeks to spring up your golf fitness program to help improve your body and swing.  Try some of these golf-specific stretches to correct your swing faults.

Take a live on-line Cardiogolf class with me.  Check out the schedule at Cardiogolf Classes. Please feel free to request a time that is convenient for you.

Get Rid of a Reverse Pivot

The reverse pivot is one of the most common swing faults among the average golfers. Ideally, you want your weight to shift to your back leg, away from the target, on the backswing to create power. A reverse pivot happens when the weight goes towards the target on the backswing and the weight ends up on the forward leg at the top of the swing. The spine may also tilt towards the target on the backswing indicating a classic reverse pivot. In a reverse pivot it is virtually impossible to create momentum on the downswing resulting in loss of power. For many, a reverse pivot comes from having a stiff neck. If your neck is stiff or lacks flexibility then it is virtually impossible to rotate your body correctly.

Allowing your head to rotate slightly on the backswing encourages your spine to rotate in the correct fashion and your weight to shift into position. Increasing flexibility in your neck will not only help you fix the reverse pivot, but will help you create power in your golf swing. By freeing up your neck, you will be able to create the correct body motion in your swing.

Neck Rotation

Turn your head to one side, keeping your chin level and hold for 20 seconds.

You can add a little more stretch by pushing your chin with your fingertips.

Repeat exercise on the other side.

Neck Flexion


Flex your neck to bring your chin as close to your chest as you can go and hold position for 20 seconds.

Slowly raise your head back to look at the sky and hold position for 20 seconds.

Lateral Neck Stretch


Looking straight ahead cock your head to the side as if you were trying to bring your ear to your shoulder. Hold position for 20 seconds.

Keep your shoulders relaxed. Avoid lifting your shoulders.

Repeat excercise and opposite side.

Work on your golf game and get some exercise at the same time. Check out my new Cardiogolf Live On-Line Classes.  All you need is a webcam to participate.  You can learn golf-specific exercises in the privacy of your own home.  The classes are interactive so you can ask questions and get feedback on your technique.  The classes are small and affordable.

Work on your golf swing and learn exercises to improve your strength and flexibility specific to golf. Cardiogolf Live

 

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