Post-Round Stretching CardioGolf

Golf is a one-sided sport; a player always favors one side over the other. When the body is out of balance some muscles may become shorter than normal and some muscles may become longer than normal. When muscle length is unequal, this can alter your swing mechanics. For example, tight hip flexor muscles in a golfer may limit trunk rotation which may lead to compensations and over use of the shoulders, elbows and wrists.

Post-Round Stretch Routine

We all know the importance of a pre-round warm up routine to fully prepare the body for the strains of a round of golf, but do you know that stretching after a round of golf can help restore muscle imbalances that could lead to swing flaws and injuries?

Post-round stretching can help restore muscle imbalances and increase mobility and range of motion in your muscles. Stretching after a round of golf, not only feels good, but it is a perfect time to increase flexibility because your muscles are already warm and loose, which makes stretching easier. You will want to focus on the muscles that are chronically tight. These muscles may be different for everyone.

All this week I’ll present golf-specific stretches to add into your post-round routine.

Today’s Stretch-

Neck Rotations

If you are restricted in neck rotation, you will have a hard time completing a full turn and you may take your eyes off the ball.

Sit upright on an exercise ball or chair, maintaining good posture. Rotate your head to the right as far as you can, hold position for 30 seconds, then go to the left and position for 30 seconds.

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