Golf Exercises To Help Your Swing

Golfers, do you feel yourself lagging when trying to make your swing? Do you burn up your energy too quickly, or you feel like you can’t even get through 6 holes without heading back to the country club? Like any sport, golf requires people to be at the top of their game so they can have the best time out on the green. Being physically fit will improve your game immensely as you’ll be able to put more power to your swing and last longer to play all 18 holes. Here are the best exercises for golfers that you can do in your own home before heading out to the River’s Edge Golf Course.

Hip Crossovers

Hip crossovers are an ideal exercise when you are looking to strengthen your lower body so that you can put more force into your downswing. These exercises focus on stretching the muscles and tendons in the hip region.

To perform the hip crossover, lay flat on your back with your legs bent and your feet pressed flat into the floor. Your feet should be spread apart more than shoulder length as you can keep your hands flat on the floor. Now twist your legs to the left, keeping them bent, as they touch the ground. Then repeat the step to the right. Do this exercise three times for both sides.

Quad Rocking Exercise

While playing golf, you can feel stress build up in the back region while swinging. Quad rocking exercises can relieve the stress while strengthening the lower back. These exercises also helps your hip mobility.

Get down on your hands and knees with your palms flat on the ground. Your bent knees should be under your belly and your hands positioned under your shoulders. Pull in your belly button while keeping your back at its natural curve. Now shift your hips back while breathing normally. You should feel your pelvis rotating. Now return to your start position. Do this exercise ten times.

Knee Hugs

Maintaining your posture is an important factor for a golfer when you perform their upswing and follow-through. The knee hugs help to stretch the hamstrings and your glutes.

Stand with your arms to your sides and your back straight. Lift your right foot as you squat down on your left leg for two seconds. While squatting, bend your knee and grab your left leg with both hands placed below the knee. Bring the bent leg up close to your chest. Relax and switch over to squatting on your right leg while bringing your bent left leg up to your chest. Perform the exercise 6 times for each leg.