Is it difficult to rotate your body through the full range of motion in your golf swing?

Do you stop short on your back swing?

Lack of flexibility can adversely affect not only your golf game but your health as well. Different muscles are called upon at different points in the golf swing. If you are not flexible you are more prone to injuries. Your body will try to overcompensate by engaging other joints and muscles that are not ready for the stress and strain of the movement.

Many golfers lack flexibility in the rotation of their spine and hips during their golf swing leading to overcompensation with the arms. Trying to hit the ball hard with your arms can leave them feeling sore and lead to injury due to overuse of the shoulders, therefore flexibility should be one of the main components of your golf fitness training plan.

What flexibility exercises should you add to your fitness program?

Before you start a flexibility program it is imperative to compare your current flexibility levels with those required to play golf efficiently, CHEK certified Golf Biomechanics will take you through a selection of golf specific flexibility tests.

The next step is to create a personalised stretching program that is geared towards firstly regaining balance in the body before increasing overall flexibility to provide a body ready to get the most from your game.

With a flexibility training program in place you'll conquer the playing field as your mechanics improve and you feel better about your movement. Take the time to learn about your current body restrictions and you'll easily take your game to a whole new level.