Stretch Your Core to Protect Your Back and Improve Your Swing

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This is part 3 in a three part installment about improving your core for a better golf swing.  Your core is the engine of your body.  All movement starts from your core. To create power and speed in your golf swing, it is important to stretch and strengthen your core muscles or trunk. Your core consists of muscles in your abdominal, back, hips and chest. A strong, flexible core allows you to turn your trunk for a complete range of motion.  After you have warmed up and strengthen your core, you will want to stretch it out.  Here are two core stretches.

Before starting any training program, consult your doctor. Stop if you feel any pain or discomfort.

Always warm-up before you stretch or exercise.


Core Stretches-(Hold each stretch for 20 to 30 seconds.)

Lower Back Rotational Stretch – Lie flat on the floor with your legs extended and your arms outstretched, so that your body forms a letter “T”. Place one foot beside the opposite knee, so the knee is raised.  Gently drop your knee across your body trying to place the knee on the floor and maintaining your shoulders pressed against the floor.  Hold this position for at least 20 seconds. Repeat on opposite side.

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Standing Trunk

Rotation

Stand erect with feet shoulder width apart. Hold a golf club out in front of you so that it is parallel to the ground. Slowly rotate your upper body to the right and hold position for

at least 20 seconds then slowly rotate your upper body to the left and hold position for at least 20 seconds.

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