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.

Prone Cobra Yoga Pose

Prone Cobra stretch can help you increase the static strength of the postural muscles of the upper back, and correct muscles imbalances.

1. Lay on the floor face down.
2. Place both hands on either side of your chest with palms facing down.
3. Slowly push your arms up as you raise your chest off the floor, lifting and extending your spine.
4. Hold position for 8 to 10 seconds.
5. Return to start position and repeat 2 to 3 times.