Golf Warm Up

Golf Warm Up

 In Fitness
Golf Warm Up by Body for Golf by Susan Hill

According to a study produced by the British Journal of Sports Medicine, a dynamic warm up can have a significant impact on your clubhead speed. In fact, following a study conducted on 20 golfers of matching gender, age and handicap, it appears those who performed dynamic warm up stretches as opposed to those who did nothing before play, clubhead speed was increased by over 24%! Studies similar to the one just mentioned have shown that the best way to warm up just prior to a round of golf is through the use of dynamic stretches. Dynamic stretches are those that keep the body in constant motion. They are not stretches which you hold for 10, 20 or even 30 seconds. These are stretches you hold for no more than 1 to 2 seconds and keep your body temperature warm with fluid movements. Take a look at one of my favourite “on course” stretches below. Try it today and see what you think.

To perform this exercise…Place both hands over your head while grasping the club slightly further than shoulder width apart. Cross left leg over the top of right leg and bend forward from the hip while keeping a straight back. Hold for the count of 1-2 seconds, then switch legs. Repeat this stretch 3 to 5 times each side.
To your best golf,
Body for Golf